The Wagers by Sean Michaels

The Wagers

Sean Michaels

384 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction magical realism mysterious slow-paced

Description

Scotiabank Giller-winner Sean Michaels is back with his widely anticipated second novel, The Wagers, a deeply satisfying story of long odds, magical heists and the dizzying gamble of life. Where does luck come from? What is it worth? And how much ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 51 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 50%
emotional 50%
funny 50%
hopeful 50%
lighthearted 50%
reflective 50%
tense 50%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.41

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