The Magic Kingdom by Russell Banks
The Magic Kingdom

Russell Banks

The Magic Kingdom

Russell Banks

352 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

From one of America’s most beloved storytellers: a dazzling tapestry of love and faith, memory and imagination that questions what it means to look back and accept one’s place in history. In 1971, Harley Mann revisits his childhood, recounting his...

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Community Reviews Summary of 41 reviews

Moods

reflective 73%
emotional 66%
sad 66%
dark 40%
challenging 26%
informative 20%
mysterious 20%
adventurous 13%
tense 6%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.4

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