The King's Indian: Stories and Tales by John Gardner

The King's Indian: Stories and Tales

John Gardner

323 pages first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction literary short stories reflective sad slow-paced
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In this exceptional book, author John Gardner explores the literary form as a vehicle of vision, and creates heroes that personify his tremendous artistic ideals. A Boston schoolmaster abandons his dreams of owning a farmhouse in rural Illinois on...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
challenging 100%
mysterious 100%
reflective 100%
tense 100%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.56

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