104 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781643621111
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Nightboat Books
Publication date: 26 October 2021
Description
Translated from the French, Phototaxis is a fragmentary, darkly-humorous apocalyptic text from a leading young voice from Montréal.In a city mysteriously overflowing with meat, a museum is bombed, a classical piano player hooked on snuff films thr...
Community Reviews Summary of 11 reviews
Moods
tense 75%
dark 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
emotional 25%
funny 25%
Pace
fast 40%
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | Plot: 50%Strong character development?
No: 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?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Gore, Mental illnessModerate
Animal death, Fire/Fire injury, War
104 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781643621111
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Nightboat Books
Publication date: 26 October 2021
Description
Translated from the French, Phototaxis is a fragmentary, darkly-humorous apocalyptic text from a leading young voice from Montréal.In a city mysteriously overflowing with meat, a museum is bombed, a classical piano player hooked on snuff films thr...
Community Reviews Summary of 11 reviews
Moods
tense 75%
dark 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
emotional 25%
funny 25%
Pace
fast 40%
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | Plot: 50%Strong character development?
No: 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?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Gore, Mental illnessModerate
Animal death, Fire/Fire injury, War