The Atlas by William T. Vollmann

496 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 57 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 100%
challenging 75%
sad 75%
emotional 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%
tense 50%
informative 25%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.87

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