468 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781847671684
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate Books
Publication date: 01 November 2008
Description
The nameless and beautiful narrator of "The Gargoyle" is driving along a dark road when he is distracted by what seems to be a flight of arrows. He crashes into a ravine and wakes up in a burns ward, undergoing the tortures of the damned. His life...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,278 reviews
Moods
emotional 77%
mysterious 62%
reflective 48%
sad 40%
hopeful 22%
adventurous 17%
challenging 17%
informative 17%
inspiring 17%
tense 17%
funny 14%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 43% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Addiction, AlcoholismModerate
Chronic illness, Self harm, SuicideMinor
Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism468 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781847671684
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate Books
Publication date: 01 November 2008
Description
The nameless and beautiful narrator of "The Gargoyle" is driving along a dark road when he is distracted by what seems to be a flight of arrows. He crashes into a ravine and wakes up in a burns ward, undergoing the tortures of the damned. His life...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,278 reviews
Moods
emotional 77%
mysterious 62%
reflective 48%
sad 40%
hopeful 22%
adventurous 17%
challenging 17%
informative 17%
inspiring 17%
tense 17%
funny 14%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 43% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Addiction, AlcoholismModerate
Chronic illness, Self harm, SuicideMinor
Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism