The Slaughterman's Daughter by Yaniv Iczkovits

The Slaughterman's Daughter

Yaniv Iczkovits with Orr Scharf (Translator)

525 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical challenging mysterious medium-paced

Description

A SUNDAY TIMES MUST READS PICK"Boundless imagination and a vibrant style . . . a heroine of unforgettable grit" DAVID GROSSMAN"A story of great beauty and surprise" GARY SHTEYNGARTThe townsfolk of Motal, an isolated, godforsaken town in the Pale o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 115 reviews

Moods

adventurous 76%
funny 57%
dark 53%
tense 38%
emotional 34%
challenging 30%
reflective 23%
informative 19%
mysterious 19%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
sad 7%

Pace

slow 59%
medium 33%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 34% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 59% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.97

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