The Atlas by William T. Vollmann
The Atlas

William T. Vollmann

459 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction short stories travel challenging dark tense slow-paced
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Hailed by Newsday as "the most unconventional--and possibly the most exciting and imaginative--novelist at work today," William T. Vollmann has also established himself as an intrepid journalist willing to go to the hottest spots on the planet. He...

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Community Reviews Summary of 58 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
adventurous 80%
challenging 80%
emotional 60%
sad 60%
mysterious 40%
reflective 40%
tense 40%
informative 20%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 80% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 80% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Average rating

3.88

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