Lord of Misrule by Jaimy Gordon

Lord of Misrule

Jaimy Gordon

294 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction sports emotional slow-paced

Description

A brilliant novel that captures the dusty, dark, and beautiful world of small-time horse racing, where trainers, jockeys, grooms and grifters vie for what little luck is offered at a run-down West Virginia track . Tommy Hansel has a plan: run four...

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Community Reviews Summary of 120 reviews

Moods

dark 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%
tense 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.17

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