BOOK BRIEF

The Builders

Daniel Polansky
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The Builders

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2015

Book Brief

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Daniel Polansky

The Builders

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

226

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

The Territories • Fantasy World

Topic
Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.0

5,030 ratings

67%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Builders?

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.

4.0

5,030 ratings

67%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

226

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

The Territories • Fantasy World

Topic
Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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