The Long Take by Robin Robertson

The Long Take

Robin Robertson

237 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical poetry dark medium-paced

Description

Walker, a young Canadian recently demobilised after war and his active service in the Normandy landings and subsequent European operations. Suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, and unable to face a return to his family home in rural Nova...

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Community Reviews Summary of 299 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
emotional 75%
reflective 75%
sad 75%
challenging 37%
tense 37%
adventurous 12%
informative 12%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 12%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 22%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.67

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