272 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780889740419
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Raincoast Book Dist Ltd
Publication date: 01 October 1995
Description
When Fox is a Thousand is a lyrical, magical novel, rich with poetry and folklore and elements of the fairytale. Larissa Lai interweaves three narrative voices and their attendant cultures: an elusive fox growing toward wisdom and her 1000 birthda...
Community Reviews Summary of 106 reviews
Moods
challenging 57%
mysterious 42%
reflective 42%
tense 42%
adventurous 28%
emotional 28%
hopeful 28%
sad 28%
Pace
slow 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
DeathMinor
Alcoholism
272 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780889740419
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Raincoast Book Dist Ltd
Publication date: 01 October 1995
Description
When Fox is a Thousand is a lyrical, magical novel, rich with poetry and folklore and elements of the fairytale. Larissa Lai interweaves three narrative voices and their attendant cultures: an elusive fox growing toward wisdom and her 1000 birthda...
Community Reviews Summary of 106 reviews
Moods
challenging 57%
mysterious 42%
reflective 42%
tense 42%
adventurous 28%
emotional 28%
hopeful 28%
sad 28%
Pace
slow 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
DeathMinor
Alcoholism