The Abstainer by Ian McGuire

The Abstainer

Ian McGuire

366 pages first pub 2020 (editions) user-added

fiction historical reflective medium-paced

Description

From the acclaimed author of The North Water comes an epic story of revenge and obsession. Manchester, 1867 Two men, haunted by their pasts. Driven by the need for justice. Blood begets blood. In a fight for life and legacy. Ste...

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Community Reviews Summary of 156 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 50%
reflective 42%
adventurous 28%
sad 28%
challenging 14%
mysterious 14%
emotional 7%
informative 7%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 28%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 41%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.52

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