The Power of the Dog by Thomas Savage

The Power of the Dog

Thomas Savage with Annie Proulx (Contributor)

fiction classics historical lgbtqia+ literary dark tense medium-paced

304 pages | first published 1967

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Set in 1920s Montana, this compelling domestic drama tells the story of two brothers -- and of the woman and young boy, mother and son, whose arrival on the brothers' ranch shatters an already tenuous peace. From the novel's startling first paragr...
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Summary of 618 reviews

Moods

dark 82%
tense 69%
reflective 42%
challenging 32%
emotional 32%
mysterious 26%
sad 25%
adventurous 6%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 39%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | No: 38% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%

Average rating

4.2

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