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393 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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Description
A fictional account of the life of a Siberian tribe 20,000 years ago, from the author of "Harmless People" and "Warrior Herdsmen". It is both the story of a daily struggle for survival against starvation, cold and violence, and an evocation of spi...
Community Reviews Summary of 73 reviews
Moods
reflective 55%
informative 44%
sad 44%
tense 44%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
challenging 22%
inspiring 22%
mysterious 22%
Pace
slow 45%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 22% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%Average rating
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Graphic
Pregnancy, Child death, Misogyny
393 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A fictional account of the life of a Siberian tribe 20,000 years ago, from the author of "Harmless People" and "Warrior Herdsmen". It is both the story of a daily struggle for survival against starvation, cold and violence, and an evocation of spi...
Community Reviews Summary of 73 reviews
Moods
reflective 55%
informative 44%
sad 44%
tense 44%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
challenging 22%
inspiring 22%
mysterious 22%
Pace
slow 45%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 22% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Pregnancy, Child death, Misogyny