The Erstwhile by Brian Catling

462 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous slow-paced
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The Erstwhile by Brian Catling is a mesmerizing and challenging novel that will captivate readers who crave a rich, atmospheric, and intellectually stimulating blend of mythology, historical fiction, and cosmic horror, perfect for those who enjoy complex, slow-burning narratives that weave together the threads of human and inhuman experience.

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"In London and Germany, strange beings are reanimating themselves. They are the Erstwhile, the angels that failed to protect the Tree of Knowledge, and their reawakening will have major consequences. In Africa, the colonial town of Essenwald has f...

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Community Reviews

3.94
based on 287 reviews

Moods

dark: 88%

mysterious: 86%

adventurous: 61%

challenging: 47%

tense: 30%

reflective: 25%

emotional: 16%

sad: 11%

funny: 5%

hopeful: 2%

inspiring: 2%


Pace

2% of readers chose fast
40% of readers chose medium
57% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

6% of readers chose Plot
64% of readers chose A mix
25% of readers chose Character
3% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

41% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

9% of readers chose Yes
56% of readers chose Complicated
31% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

70% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

72% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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