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16 hours, 19 minutes • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781743169445
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Bolinda Audio
Publication date: 21 May 2013
Description
Carpentaria is Alexis Wright's second novel, an epic set in the Gulf country of north-western Queensland. The novel's portrait of life in the precariously settled coastal town of Desperance centres on the powerful Phantom family, leader of the Wes...
Community Reviews Summary of 221 reviews
Moods
challenging 61%
adventurous 50%
emotional 42%
mysterious 38%
funny 26%
tense 26%
dark 23%
inspiring 23%
hopeful 19%
sad 19%
informative 7%
Pace
medium 26%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 31%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | No: 26% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 70% | No: 15% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | No: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 21%Average rating
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Physical abuse, Ableism, Racism16 hours, 19 minutes • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781743169445
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Bolinda Audio
Publication date: 21 May 2013
Description
Carpentaria is Alexis Wright's second novel, an epic set in the Gulf country of north-western Queensland. The novel's portrait of life in the precariously settled coastal town of Desperance centres on the powerful Phantom family, leader of the Wes...
Community Reviews Summary of 221 reviews
Moods
challenging 61%
adventurous 50%
emotional 42%
mysterious 38%
funny 26%
tense 26%
dark 23%
inspiring 23%
hopeful 19%
sad 19%
informative 7%
Pace
medium 26%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 31%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | No: 26% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 70% | No: 15% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | No: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Physical abuse, Ableism, Racism