Fevre Dream by George R.R. Martin

Fevre Dream

George R.R. Martin

391 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical horror adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

Abner Marsh has had his dearest wish come true - he has built the Fevre Dream, the finest steamship ever to sail the Mississippi. Abner hopes to race the boat some day

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Moods

dark 90%
adventurous 67%
mysterious 64%
tense 57%
emotional 12%
reflective 6%
sad 6%
challenging 5%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 37%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 32% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 35% | No: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 38% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.74

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