The Cone Gatherers by Robin Jenkins

The Cone Gatherers

Robin Jenkins

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fiction classics historical reflective medium-paced

Description

Set on an estate in Scotland, it is about a gamekeeper's descent into madness and two cone gatherers in the forest. It is about class issues, unexplained goodness and badness.

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Moods

emotional 72%
dark 63%
sad 54%
tense 54%
mysterious 36%
reflective 36%
challenging 9%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 18%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 30% | No: 20% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.34

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