The Gift of Stones by Jim Crace

The Gift of Stones

Jim Crace

208 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced

Description

A coastal community live prosperously crafting fine stone tools. But their proud insularity is breached by raiders, and in the violence a boy loses his arm. Useless as a knapper, he finds a role as the village storyteller, roaming far and returnin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 45 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
adventurous 50%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
funny 50%
hopeful 50%
sad 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.76

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