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zukythebookbum's review against another edition
loved this! a little slow to start & grab my interest but once it had me I was gripped.
c_flint's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
thetoastedbagel's review against another edition
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
ryner's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A catastrophic storm off the coast of northeastern Norway has taken the lives of nearly all the men in the small island community of Vardø. In the aftermath, as the women remaining cope with the tragic loss and are focused on their future survival, some members of the community become convinced that nefarious forces (i.e., witchcraft) were the cause of the storm.
I enjoyed Hargrave's writing, and in particular the research done into 16th-century Norwegian culture and language. I did find the climax to be oddly anticlimactic, and there were a few weird story beats. Overall, it was all right. Had the story not been based on actual historical events I'm not sure there would have been enough there for me to recommend it.
I enjoyed Hargrave's writing, and in particular the research done into 16th-century Norwegian culture and language. I did find the climax to be oddly anticlimactic, and there were a few weird story beats. Overall, it was all right. Had the story not been based on actual historical events I'm not sure there would have been enough there for me to recommend it.
tracytho's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
catpanda1's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
balconyflowers's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
pran's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
rosewolfeemery's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0