128 pages • first pub 1960 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571193233
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A tale of a doomed crew beating their way up-river through the jungles of Guyana. In this novel, first published in 1960, can be traced the poetic vision, the themes and the designs of Harris's subsequent work, which included The Guyana Quartet.
Community Reviews Summary of 64 reviews
Moods
mysterious 72%
reflective 63%
adventurous 54%
dark 45%
emotional 9%
Pace
medium 30%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
No: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 42%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Violence, ColonisationMinor
Domestic abuse, Incest, Miscarriage
128 pages • first pub 1960 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571193233
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A tale of a doomed crew beating their way up-river through the jungles of Guyana. In this novel, first published in 1960, can be traced the poetic vision, the themes and the designs of Harris's subsequent work, which included The Guyana Quartet.
Community Reviews Summary of 64 reviews
Moods
mysterious 72%
reflective 63%
adventurous 54%
dark 45%
emotional 9%
Pace
medium 30%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
No: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 42%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Violence, ColonisationMinor
Domestic abuse, Incest, Miscarriage