The Gallows Pole by Benjamin Myers

The Gallows Pole

Benjamin Myers

371 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical dark slow-paced

Description

Set in the moorland hills of 18th century Yorkshire, The Gallows Pole is the true story of an organized crime of forgers known as the Cragg Vale Coiners. Lead by the charismatic ‘King David Hartley, a man prone to violence and mystical visions, th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 349 reviews

Moods

dark 89%
challenging 41%
informative 41%
tense 41%
mysterious 32%
adventurous 29%
reflective 22%
funny 13%
emotional 10%
sad 7%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 33%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 27% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 39% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.01

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