Son of a Trickster by Eden Robinson

Son of a Trickster

Trickster #1

Eden Robinson

336 pages • first pub 2017 (editions) user-added

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Description

With striking originality and precision, Eden Robinson, the Giller-shortlisted author of the classic Monkey Beach and winner of the Writers Trust Engel/Findley Award, blends humour with heartbreak in this compelling coming-of-age novel. Everyday t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,722 reviews

Moods

dark 74%
emotional 54%
mysterious 54%
funny 42%
adventurous 31%
tense 31%
challenging 27%
sad 26%
reflective 19%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 24%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 42% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.84

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