Butcher's Crossing by John Williams

Butcher's Crossing

John Williams with Edzard Krol

336 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 1870s...

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Moods

adventurous 72%
reflective 67%
dark 55%
tense 32%
emotional 25%
sad 24%
challenging 21%
informative 5%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 2%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 45%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 33% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 34% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.1

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