The Rock Blaster by Henning Mankell

The Rock Blaster

Henning Mankell with George Goulding (Translator)

fiction historical informative reflective sad slow-paced

192 pages | first published 1973

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Henning Mankell's first novel, never before released in English, explores the reflections of a working class man who has struggled against the constraints of his station for his entire life. A VINTAGE ORIGINAL. The year is 1911. The young rock bla...
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Summary of 20 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
emotional 100%
reflective 100%
challenging 66%
informative 66%
sad 66%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 33%
relaxing 33%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.5

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