16 hours, 19 minutes • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781743169445
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Bolinda Audio
Publication date: 21 May 2013
Description
Carpentaria is Alexis Wright's second novel, an epic set in the Gulf country of north-western Queensland. The novel's portrait of life in the precariously settled coastal town of Desperance centres on the powerful Phantom family, leader of the Wes...
Community Reviews Summary of 164 reviews
Moods
challenging 61%
emotional 50%
adventurous 33%
inspiring 27%
mysterious 27%
tense 27%
dark 22%
funny 22%
sad 16%
hopeful 11%
informative 5%
Pace
medium 23%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | No: 23% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 64% | Yes: 21% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Child abuse, Hate crime
16 hours, 19 minutes • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781743169445
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Bolinda Audio
Publication date: 21 May 2013
Description
Carpentaria is Alexis Wright's second novel, an epic set in the Gulf country of north-western Queensland. The novel's portrait of life in the precariously settled coastal town of Desperance centres on the powerful Phantom family, leader of the Wes...
Community Reviews Summary of 164 reviews
Moods
challenging 61%
emotional 50%
adventurous 33%
inspiring 27%
mysterious 27%
tense 27%
dark 22%
funny 22%
sad 16%
hopeful 11%
informative 5%
Pace
medium 23%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | No: 23% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 64% | Yes: 21% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Child abuse, Hate crime