A review by g_monaghan
The Gallows Pole by Benjamin Myers
adventurous
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Interesting dramatic reading of the exploits of the Crag Vale Coiners and how they tried to evade and rebel against the law of the land.
Whilst there were times of utter brilliance and beautifully written prose this book was 2/3rd longer than it needed to be, a lot of repetition and whilst it's meant to be heavier on informative than the dramatic, it was predictable and besides the descriptions of violence, relatively flat overall.
Whilst there were times of utter brilliance and beautifully written prose this book was 2/3rd longer than it needed to be, a lot of repetition and whilst it's meant to be heavier on informative than the dramatic, it was predictable and besides the descriptions of violence, relatively flat overall.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Violence, and Torture