Climbers: A Novel by M. John Harrison

Climbers: A Novel

M. John Harrison

256 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction contemporary adventurous reflective slow-paced

Description

Retreating from the ruins of his marriage, Mike leaves London for the wildness of the Yorkshire moors, where he falls in with a group of climbers - a band of misfits and mavericks bound by the pursuit of the unattainable: the perfect climb. Tra...

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Community Reviews Summary of 36 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
challenging 66%
adventurous 33%
funny 33%
dark 16%
emotional 16%
lighthearted 16%
mysterious 16%
sad 16%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | N/A: 25%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

4.04

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