390 pages • first pub 1982 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 0575083042
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Golancz
Publication date: 28 August 2008
Description
Abner Marsh has had his dearest wish come true – he has built the Fevre Dream, the finest steamship ever to sail the Mississippi. Abner hopes to race the boat some day, but his partner is making it hard for him to realise his ambition. Joshua York...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,832 reviews
Moods
mysterious 68%
adventurous 63%
tense 60%
emotional 14%
sad 10%
reflective 7%
informative 5%
challenging 4%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 3%
funny 2%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 28% | Plot: 27%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 38% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 18% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, SlaveryModerate
Addiction, Sexual assault, CannibalismMinor
War, Cancer, Emotional abuse390 pages • first pub 1982 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 0575083042
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Golancz
Publication date: 28 August 2008
Description
Abner Marsh has had his dearest wish come true – he has built the Fevre Dream, the finest steamship ever to sail the Mississippi. Abner hopes to race the boat some day, but his partner is making it hard for him to realise his ambition. Joshua York...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,832 reviews
Moods
mysterious 68%
adventurous 63%
tense 60%
emotional 14%
sad 10%
reflective 7%
informative 5%
challenging 4%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 3%
funny 2%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 28% | Plot: 27%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 38% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 18% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, SlaveryModerate
Addiction, Sexual assault, CannibalismMinor
War, Cancer, Emotional abuse