The Builders
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2015
226
Short Story • Fiction
The Territories • Fantasy World
2015
Adult
18+ years
The Builders by Daniel Polansky follows a personified group of animals led by a mouse called the Captain. The narrative focuses on the group's journey as they seek to accomplish a mission that involves themes of loyalty, revenge, and honor. Set in a world reminiscent of a Western, the story combines action and dark humor.
Gritty
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Dark
Challenging
5,030 ratings
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Daniel Polansky's The Builders is praised for its unique blend of gritty fantasy and sharp wit, featuring anthropomorphic characters in a dark, action-packed narrative. Readers appreciate its fast pace and rich world-building. However, some find its characters underdeveloped and the plot overly reliant on genre cliches. Overall, it's a compelling read for those who enjoy dark, offbeat tales.
Fans of gritty, darkly humorous fantasy with anthropomorphic characters will enjoy Daniel Polansky's The Builders. Readers of Brian Jacques' Redwall and George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire seeking a fast-paced, violent, and morally complex story will find this novella engaging.
5,030 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
226
Short Story • Fiction
The Territories • Fantasy World
2015
Adult
18+ years
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