Cloudsplitter by Russell Banks

Cloudsplitter

Russell Banks

758 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction historical challenging informative slow-paced

Description

A triumph of the imagination and a masterpiece of modern storytelling, Cloudsplitter is narrated by the enigmatic Owen Brown, last surviving son of America's most famous and still controversial political terrorist and martyr, John Brown. Deeply re...

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Community Reviews Summary of 137 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
adventurous 50%
emotional 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.8

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