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350 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780997457858
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Third Man Books
Publication date: 15 October 2019
Description
Set in the moorland hills of 18th century Yorkshire, The Gallows Pole is the true story of an organized crime of forgers known as the Cragg Vale Coiners. Lead by the charismatic 'King David Hartley, a man prone to violence and mystical visions, th...
Community Reviews Summary of 469 reviews
Moods
tense 43%
informative 41%
challenging 39%
adventurous 30%
mysterious 30%
reflective 21%
funny 14%
emotional 10%
sad 10%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Plot: 26% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
No: 48% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 41% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, MurderModerate
Sexual assault, Cursing, Sexual violenceMinor
Animal death, Infidelity, Excrement
350 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780997457858
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Third Man Books
Publication date: 15 October 2019
Description
Set in the moorland hills of 18th century Yorkshire, The Gallows Pole is the true story of an organized crime of forgers known as the Cragg Vale Coiners. Lead by the charismatic 'King David Hartley, a man prone to violence and mystical visions, th...
Community Reviews Summary of 469 reviews
Moods
tense 43%
informative 41%
challenging 39%
adventurous 30%
mysterious 30%
reflective 21%
funny 14%
emotional 10%
sad 10%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Plot: 26% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
No: 48% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 41% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, MurderModerate
Sexual assault, Cursing, Sexual violenceMinor
Animal death, Infidelity, Excrement