208 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781408870532
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Publication date: 01 May 2000
Description
In Pastoralia elements of contemporary life are twisted, merged and amplified into a slightly skewed version of modern America. A couple live and work in a caveman theme-park, where speaking is an instantly punishable offence. A born loser attends...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,397 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
reflective 43%
lighthearted 22%
emotional 18%
adventurous 14%
challenging 10%
mysterious 10%
sad 10%
tense 6%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 31% | No: 17% | N/A: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 31% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Racial slurs
208 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781408870532
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Publication date: 01 May 2000
Description
In Pastoralia elements of contemporary life are twisted, merged and amplified into a slightly skewed version of modern America. A couple live and work in a caveman theme-park, where speaking is an instantly punishable offence. A born loser attends...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,397 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
reflective 43%
lighthearted 22%
emotional 18%
adventurous 14%
challenging 10%
mysterious 10%
sad 10%
tense 6%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 31% | No: 17% | N/A: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 31% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Racial slurs