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272 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781782118015
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: CANONGATE BOOKS
Publication date: 07 October 2014
Description
In this poetic and haunting tale set in contemporary Appalachia, New York Times bestselling author Ron Rash illuminates lives shaped by violence and a powerful connection to the land.Les, a long-time sheriff just three-weeks from retirement, conte...
Community Reviews Summary of 343 reviews
Moods
reflective 55%
emotional 44%
dark 38%
sad 33%
challenging 27%
tense 22%
hopeful 16%
adventurous 11%
funny 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 35% | A mix: 35% | Character: 23% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 41% | No: 5% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12% | N/A: 6%Average rating
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Drug abuse, Drug use, Mass/school shootings
272 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781782118015
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: CANONGATE BOOKS
Publication date: 07 October 2014
Description
In this poetic and haunting tale set in contemporary Appalachia, New York Times bestselling author Ron Rash illuminates lives shaped by violence and a powerful connection to the land.Les, a long-time sheriff just three-weeks from retirement, conte...
Community Reviews Summary of 343 reviews
Moods
reflective 55%
emotional 44%
dark 38%
sad 33%
challenging 27%
tense 22%
hopeful 16%
adventurous 11%
funny 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 35% | A mix: 35% | Character: 23% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 41% | No: 5% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Drug use, Mass/school shootings