Scan barcode
188 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781408870532
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 14 December 2017
Description
In Pastoralia elements of contemporary life are twisted, merged and amplified into a slightly skewed version of modern America. A couple live and work in a caveman theme-park, where speaking is an instantly punishable offence. A born loser attends...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,075 reviews
Moods
dark 64%
reflective 47%
lighthearted 22%
emotional 19%
challenging 17%
sad 16%
adventurous 15%
mysterious 13%
hopeful 8%
tense 8%
inspiring 4%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 44% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 24% | No: 15% | N/A: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 28% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 49% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
MisogynyMinor
Fatphobia, Racial slurs
188 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781408870532
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 14 December 2017
Description
In Pastoralia elements of contemporary life are twisted, merged and amplified into a slightly skewed version of modern America. A couple live and work in a caveman theme-park, where speaking is an instantly punishable offence. A born loser attends...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,075 reviews
Moods
dark 64%
reflective 47%
lighthearted 22%
emotional 19%
challenging 17%
sad 16%
adventurous 15%
mysterious 13%
hopeful 8%
tense 8%
inspiring 4%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 44% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 24% | No: 15% | N/A: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 28% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 49% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
MisogynyMinor
Fatphobia, Racial slurs