Swamplandia! by Karen Russell

Swamplandia!

Karen Russell

418 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy literary magical realism challenging reflective slow-paced
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The Bigtree alligator wrestling dynasty is in decline—think Buddenbrooks set in the Florida Everglades—and Swamplandia!, their island home and gator-wrestling theme park, is swiftly being encroached upon by a sophisticated competitor known as the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,478 reviews

Moods

dark 72%
adventurous 63%
emotional 52%
mysterious 44%
sad 38%
tense 35%
challenging 27%
reflective 27%
funny 19%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 41%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 46% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.3

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