144 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781529045260
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 05 August 2021
Description
Philoctetes lives in a cave on a desolate island: the wartime hero is now a wounded outcast. Stranded for ten years, he sees a chance of escape when a young soldier appears with tales of Philoctetes’ past glories. But with hope comes suspicion – a...
Community Reviews Summary of 16 reviews
Moods
challenging 60%
reflective 50%
adventurous 40%
dark 40%
funny 30%
hopeful 20%
tense 20%
inspiring 10%
sad 10%
Pace
medium 40%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 80% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | N/A: 40%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Violence, War, Injury/Injury detail
144 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781529045260
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 05 August 2021
Description
Philoctetes lives in a cave on a desolate island: the wartime hero is now a wounded outcast. Stranded for ten years, he sees a chance of escape when a young soldier appears with tales of Philoctetes’ past glories. But with hope comes suspicion – a...
Community Reviews Summary of 16 reviews
Moods
challenging 60%
reflective 50%
adventurous 40%
dark 40%
funny 30%
hopeful 20%
tense 20%
inspiring 10%
sad 10%
Pace
medium 40%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 80% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | N/A: 40%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Violence, War, Injury/Injury detail