Fevre Dream by George R.R. Martin

Fevre Dream

George R.R. Martin

334 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical horror adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

When struggling riverboat captain Abner Marsh receives an offer of partnership from a wealthy aristocrat, he suspects something’s amiss. But when he meets the hauntingly pale, steely-eyed Joshua York, he is certain. For York doesn’t care that the ...

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Moods

dark 90%
adventurous 66%
mysterious 63%
tense 57%
emotional 12%
reflective 7%
sad 7%
challenging 5%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 36%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 31% | Character: 26%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 36% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.74

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