Heroes of the Frontier by Dave Eggers

Heroes of the Frontier

Dave Eggers

400 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary adventurous slow-paced

Description

A captivating, often hilarious novel of family, loss, wilderness, and the curse of a violent America, Dave Eggers's Heroes of the Frontier is a powerful examination of our contemporary life and a rousing story of adventure. Josie and her children'...

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Community Reviews Summary of 718 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
emotional 36%
reflective 36%
dark 27%
inspiring 18%
sad 18%
tense 18%
challenging 9%
funny 9%
hopeful 9%

Pace

slow 38%
medium 38%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.37

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