At Play in the Fields of the Lord by Peter Matthiessen

At Play in the Fields of the Lord

Peter Matthiessen

384 pages first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction historical challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

In a malarial outpost in the South American rain forest, two misplaced gringos converge and clash in this novel from the National Book Award-winning author. Martin Quarrier has come to convert the elusive Niaruna Indians to his brand of Christiani...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 100%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

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3.89

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