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Brokeback Mountain by Annie Proulx

87 reviews

reb_knits's review against another edition

fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Many books should be short stories — this was direct while still having emotional prose

Wish the character development and the falling in love / lust was more laid out

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emmreads04's review against another edition

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challenging emotional sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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annes_09's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Just like the movie, this short story ruined me.

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whoroine's review against another edition

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dark sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

While the story is character driven, the narrative is about what these two men represent to each other: an escape and the potential to lead a different life. The writing fits the story like a glove. I will definitely be reading more of Proulx's work. My only complaint is that the format loses the story at times, there are a few sentences that are twisted in ways that make no sense and I have to reread a few times to get the original intention. Other than that, hats off.

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