Son of a Trickster by Eden Robinson

Son of a Trickster

Trickster #1

Eden Robinson

336 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

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Description

Shortlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize: With striking originality and precision, Eden Robinson, the author of the classic Monkey Beach and winner of the Writers’ Trust of Canada Fellowship, blends humour with heartbreak in this compelling com...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,699 reviews

Moods

dark 74%
emotional 54%
mysterious 54%
funny 43%
adventurous 32%
tense 32%
challenging 27%
sad 25%
reflective 19%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 24%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 43% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.85

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