The Maker of Swans by Paraic O'Donnell

The Maker of Swans

Paraic O'Donnell

368 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

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.In the dead of night, shots ring out over the grounds of a sprawling English estate. The world-...

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Community Reviews Summary of 133 reviews

Moods

mysterious 75%
dark 66%
challenging 37%
emotional 25%
reflective 25%
adventurous 16%
sad 12%
tense 8%
relaxing 4%

Pace

slow 76%
medium 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 19% | Character: 14% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 19%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.16

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