272 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780434023349
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: William Heinemann
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In Bright Air Black, David Vann transports us to 13th century B.C. to give a nuanced and electric portrait of the life of one of ancient mythology’s most fascinating and notorious women, Medea.In brilliant poetic prose Bright Air Black brings us a...
Community Reviews Summary of 79 reviews
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Death, Gore, InfidelityModerate
Misogyny, SlaveryMinor
Sexism, Sexual assault, Pregnancy
272 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780434023349
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: William Heinemann
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In Bright Air Black, David Vann transports us to 13th century B.C. to give a nuanced and electric portrait of the life of one of ancient mythology’s most fascinating and notorious women, Medea.In brilliant poetic prose Bright Air Black brings us a...
Community Reviews Summary of 79 reviews
Moods
adventurous 50%
emotional 50%
inspiring 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 50%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Gore, InfidelityModerate
Misogyny, SlaveryMinor
Sexism, Sexual assault, Pregnancy