The Cave by Tim Krabbé

The Cave

Tim Krabbé with Sam Garrett (Translator)

211 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction reflective slow-paced

Description

In this book, Egon Wagter has always found Axel van de Graaf difficult to resist. They met as adolescents on a field trip to Belgium; in the caves of La Roche, Axel's charisma and amoral charm bound Egon to him for life. For years Egon managed to ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 55 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 33%
mysterious 33%
relaxing 33%
tense 33%

Pace

slow 75%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

2.73

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