The Centaur
by Algernon Blackwood
Taste attributes: fantasymonster/alien/supernaturaldramafresh & originalunsavouryimaginaryintricateglossybig & variedsolving the riddle/not as it seemsall consuming questunlikely connections
Boxlist takeExpect an otherworldly, inventive fantasy novel, dark rather than wholesome. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: dark · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: intricate · Structure: balanced · Look: glossy · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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4.5 / 5
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- Author
- Algernon Blackwood
- Published
- 1911
- Pages
- 256
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- Open Library
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