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The Gallows Pole by Benjamin Myers

7 reviews

verticordia's review against another edition

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dark medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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sunsetsam723's review

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dark tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Gruesome and glorious. MEMORABLE, rhythmic prose that is steeped in the dirt of the land it describes, and somehow makes explicit, continuous violence sound beautiful. Each moment described with vivid clarity. The landscape is the best character here. And though no human character is likable, it’s impressive how we’re made to root for the inevitable heroes, despite some of their morally detestable actions, because we’re swept along in their viewpoints and made to empathize with their circumstances and conviction. The contrast between the clashing writing styles of the main narrative, the journal entries written in eye dialect, and the formal speech of the representatives of the law is brilliant. Did not expect to like this nearly as much as I did, but I’m glad I gave it a chance.

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dorrie98's review

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challenging dark medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Was v well written and fascinating history but also it was disturbing and horrible to read 😩

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g_monaghan's review

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adventurous informative inspiring slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? N/A
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Interesting dramatic reading of the exploits of the Crag Vale Coiners and how they tried to evade and rebel against the law of the land.

Whilst there were times of utter brilliance and beautifully written prose this book was 2/3rd longer than it needed to be, a lot of repetition and whilst it's meant to be heavier on informative than the dramatic, it was predictable and besides the descriptions of violence, relatively flat overall.

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