832 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781847084323
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Granta
Publication date: 05 September 2013
Description
It is 1866, and Walter Moody has come to make his fortune upon the New Zealand goldfields. On arrival, he stumbles across a tense gathering of twelve local men, who have met in secret to discuss a series of unsolved crimes. A wealthy man has vanis...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,389 reviews
Moods
adventurous 64%
challenging 47%
reflective 29%
tense 22%
dark 21%
emotional 18%
sad 10%
informative 6%
funny 5%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Plot: 30% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 23%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 24% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 67% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Racial slurs, RacismModerate
Miscarriage, Pregnancy, AddictionMinor
Drug use, Blood, Sexual content
832 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781847084323
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Granta
Publication date: 05 September 2013
Description
It is 1866, and Walter Moody has come to make his fortune upon the New Zealand goldfields. On arrival, he stumbles across a tense gathering of twelve local men, who have met in secret to discuss a series of unsolved crimes. A wealthy man has vanis...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,389 reviews
Moods
adventurous 64%
challenging 47%
reflective 29%
tense 22%
dark 21%
emotional 18%
sad 10%
informative 6%
funny 5%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Plot: 30% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 23%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 24% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 67% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Racial slurs, RacismModerate
Miscarriage, Pregnancy, AddictionMinor
Drug use, Blood, Sexual content