The Long Take by Robin Robertson

The Long Take

Robin Robertson

fiction historical poetry dark medium-paced

236 pages | first published 2018

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE 2018** 0Winner of The Roehampton Poetry Prize 2018 00A noir narrative written with the intensity and power of poetry, The Long Take is one of the most remarkable - and unclassifiable - books of recent years. 0W...
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Summary of 284 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
emotional 75%
reflective 75%
sad 75%
challenging 37%
tense 37%
adventurous 12%
informative 12%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 12%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 22%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.68

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