Barkskins by Annie Proulx

Barkskins

Annie Proulx

fiction historical reflective slow-paced

717 pages | first published 2016

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In the late seventeenth century two penniless young Frenchmen, René Sel and Charles Duquet, arrive in New France. Bound to a feudal lord, a “seigneur,” for three years in exchange for land, they become wood-cutters—barkskins. René suffers extraord...
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Summary of 706 reviews

Moods

reflective 59%
informative 54%
sad 52%
adventurous 50%
dark 47%
emotional 40%
challenging 38%
tense 14%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
funny 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 72%
medium 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 29% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 40% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | No: 36% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%

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3.74

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