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208 pages • first pub 1955 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241983928
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 07 June 2018
Description
It is many years since God sent the Tribulation to punish the forebears for their sins, and in the rural settlement of Waknuk David Strorm's father decries any and all blasphemies against nature. Little does he realise that David and his cousin Ro...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,837 reviews
Moods
dark 54%
tense 44%
reflective 41%
mysterious 38%
challenging 23%
hopeful 23%
emotional 22%
sad 13%
inspiring 9%
funny 2%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Plot: 33% | Character: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Religious bigotry, Body shamingModerate
Suicide, Violence, Child deathMinor
Torture, Domestic abuse, Animal death
208 pages • first pub 1955 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241983928
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 07 June 2018
Description
It is many years since God sent the Tribulation to punish the forebears for their sins, and in the rural settlement of Waknuk David Strorm's father decries any and all blasphemies against nature. Little does he realise that David and his cousin Ro...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,837 reviews
Moods
dark 54%
tense 44%
reflective 41%
mysterious 38%
challenging 23%
hopeful 23%
emotional 22%
sad 13%
inspiring 9%
funny 2%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Plot: 33% | Character: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Religious bigotry, Body shamingModerate
Suicide, Violence, Child deathMinor
Torture, Domestic abuse, Animal death