The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains: A Tale of Travel and Darkness with Pictures of All Kinds by Neil Gaiman

The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains: A Tale of Travel and Darkness with Pictures of All Kinds

Neil Gaiman with Eddie Campbell

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Description

You ask me if I can forgive myself? I can forgive myself . . .And so begins The Truth Is a Cave in the Black Mountains, a haunting story of family, the otherworld, and a search for hidden treasure. In this award-winning story, hear the author's ow...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,258 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
mysterious 63%
adventurous 53%
tense 41%
reflective 19%
sad 19%
challenging 12%
emotional 12%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 33%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 36% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 30%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 40% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.95

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