The Hunter by Julia Leigh

The Hunter

Julia Leigh

170 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

The hunter arrives in an isolated community in the Tasmanian wilderness with a single purpose in mind: to find the last thylacine, the tiger of fable, fear and legend. The man is in the employ of the mysterious ‘Company’, but his sinister purpose ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 115 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
adventurous 50%
dark 50%
mysterious 50%
tense 33%
challenging 16%
sad 16%

Pace

slow 50%
fast 33%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 83% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.39

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