Fevre Dream by George R.R. Martin

Fevre Dream

George R.R. Martin

334 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical horror adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

When struggling riverboat captain Abner Marsh receives an offer of partnership from a wealthy aristocrat, he suspects something's amiss. But when he meets the hauntingly pale, steely-eyed Joshua York, he is certain. For York doesn't care that the ...

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Moods

dark 90%
adventurous 65%
mysterious 65%
tense 58%
emotional 10%
sad 8%
reflective 5%
challenging 4%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
funny 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 37%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 29% | Plot: 29%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 36% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

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