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Poachers by Tom Franklin

Poachers

Tom Franklin

208 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction short stories dark reflective slow-paced
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Poachers by Tom Franklin is a gripping and haunting collection of short stories that will resonate with readers who appreciate lyrical prose, complex characters, and the darker aspects of the human experience, particularly those who enjoy exploring themes of resilience, redemption, and the search for meaning in the face of adversity.

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In ten stunning and bleak tales set in the woodlands, swamps, and chemical plants along the Alabama River, Tom Franklin stakes his claim as a fresh, original Southern voice. His lyric, deceptively simple prose conjures a world where the default se...

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Community Reviews

3.8
based on 107 reviews

Moods

dark: 80%

tense: 60%

adventurous: 40%

challenging: 40%

sad: 40%

mysterious: 20%

reflective: 20%


Pace

50% of readers chose fast
50% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

100% of readers chose Character
Character

Strong character development?

66% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Loveable characters?

33% of readers chose Complicated
66% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

33% of readers chose Yes
66% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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