The Rifles by William T. Vollmann

432 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

The story of John Franklin’s doomed 1845 attempt to discover a Northwest Passage, from the National Book Award-winning author of Europe CentralVaulting through time to another flashpoint in the long struggle between Indians and Europeans, William ...

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Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
reflective 100%
adventurous 50%
emotional 50%
mysterious 50%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.07

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