The Rain Heron: A Novel by Robbie Arnott

The Rain Heron: A Novel

Robbie Arnott

288 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

A gripping novel of myth, environment, adventure, and an unlikely friendship, from an award-winning Australian authorRen lives alone on the remote frontier of a country devastated by a coup d'état. High on the forested slopes, she survives by hunt...

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Community Reviews Summary of 472 reviews

Moods

reflective 65%
mysterious 64%
dark 57%
emotional 53%
adventurous 52%
sad 31%
tense 31%
challenging 25%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 6%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 20%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%

Average rating

4.09

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