Binewskis by Katherine Dunn

Binewskis

Katherine Dunn with Monika Schmalz (Translator)

512 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror challenging dark tense slow-paced

Description

Arturo, der Fischjunge, ist der Star des Familienzirkus. Sein rhetorisches Talent begeistert die Zuschauer so sehr, dass sie ihn wie einen Gott verehren und alles geben würden, um zu werden wie er. Am meisten aber liebt ihn seine Schwester Olympia...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,269 reviews

Moods

dark 95%
challenging 49%
tense 36%
sad 35%
emotional 32%
mysterious 25%
funny 19%
reflective 17%
adventurous 15%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 42%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 30% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.85

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