The Maker of Swans by Paraic O'Donnell

The Maker of Swans

Paraic O'Donnell

fiction literary magical realism dark mysterious slow-paced

336 pages | first published 2016

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‘It is no small matter, after all, to create something – to make it so only by setting down the words.We forget the magnitude, sometimes, of that miracle.’Mr Crowe was once the toast of the finest salons. A man of learning and means, he travelled ...
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Summary of 115 reviews

Moods

mysterious 84%
dark 63%
challenging 36%
emotional 31%
reflective 26%
sad 15%
adventurous 10%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 18% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.16

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