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Figures in a Landscape

Barry England
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Figures in a Landscape

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1968

Book Brief

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Barry England

Figures in a Landscape

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1968
Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Desert Mountains • 1960s

Publication Year

1968

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Figures in a Landscape by Barry England follows two prisoners on the run through a hostile, unnamed terrain. As they navigate the harsh environment, the individuals face both external threats and internal struggles, revealing aspects of survival, trust, and human resilience. Their journey is marked by tension and the pursuit of freedom.

Suspenseful

Gritty

Challenging

Dark

Reviews & Readership

4.1

371 ratings

74%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Figures in a Landscape by Barry England is often praised for its intense pacing and vivid descriptions that draw readers into the stark and unforgiving environment. Critics highlight the novel's exploration of survival and human resilience as key strengths. However, some reviews note a lack of character development that may leave readers desiring more depth.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Figures in a Landscape?

A reader who enjoys Figures in a Landscape by Barry England would appreciate intense survival narratives and psychological thrillers. They likely enjoy works like The Road by Cormac McCarthy and Deliverance by James Dickey, relishing stories of endurance against nature and the human psyche.

4.1

371 ratings

74%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Desert Mountains • 1960s

Publication Year

1968

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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