Butcher's Crossing by John Williams

Butcher's Crossing

John Williams

274 pages • first pub 1960 (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced

Description

In his National Book Award-winning novel Augustus, John Williams uncovered the secrets of ancient Rome. With Butcher's Crossing, his fiercely intelligent, beautifully written western, Williams dismantles the myths of modern America. It is the 1870...

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Moods

adventurous 73%
reflective 69%
dark 57%
tense 32%
sad 26%
emotional 25%
challenging 21%
informative 5%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 46%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 38% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 35% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.09

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