The Route of Ice and Salt by José Luis Zárate

The Route of Ice and Salt

José Luis Zárate with David Bowles (Translator)

fiction fantasy horror lgbtqia+ dark slow-paced

196 pages | first published 1998

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A reimagining of Dracula’s voyage to England, filled with Gothic imagery and queer desire.It’s an ordinary assignment, nothing more. The cargo? Fifty boxes filled with Transylvanian soil. The route? From Varna to Whitby. The Demeter has made many ...
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Summary of 280 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
tense 64%
mysterious 54%
challenging 31%
reflective 28%
emotional 23%
sad 21%
adventurous 14%
hopeful 3%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 41%
medium 35%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 35% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 24%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.75

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