336 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802138637
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 01 February 2002
Description
Death of a River Guide was called "haunting and ambitious" by The New York Times Book Review and "a remarkable achievement" by The Washington Post Book World. It confirms Richard Flanagan's place among the world's most remarkable voices. Aljaz Cos...
Community Reviews Summary of 117 reviews
Moods
challenging 83%
sad 66%
emotional 50%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
inspiring 33%
funny 16%
hopeful 16%
mysterious 16%
tense 16%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, RacismModerate
Domestic abuse, RapeMinor
Gore336 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802138637
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 01 February 2002
Description
Death of a River Guide was called "haunting and ambitious" by The New York Times Book Review and "a remarkable achievement" by The Washington Post Book World. It confirms Richard Flanagan's place among the world's most remarkable voices. Aljaz Cos...
Community Reviews Summary of 117 reviews
Moods
challenging 83%
sad 66%
emotional 50%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
inspiring 33%
funny 16%
hopeful 16%
mysterious 16%
tense 16%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, RacismModerate
Domestic abuse, RapeMinor
Gore