Désolations by David Vann

Désolations

David Vann

332 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance dark hopeful sad slow-paced

Description

Sur les rives d’un lac glaciaire au cœur de la péninsule de Kenai, en Alaska, Irene et Gary ont construit leur vie, élevé deux enfants aujourd’hui adultes. Mais après trente années d’une vie sans éclat, Gary est déterminé à bâtir sur un îlot désol...

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Community Reviews Summary of 168 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
emotional 71%
sad 71%
mysterious 42%
challenging 28%
reflective 28%
tense 28%
funny 14%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.42

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