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230 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)
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Language: English
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The novel that defined Mercè Rodoreda’s most prolific period is finally available in English for the first time. Set in 1920s Spain, Garden by the Sea takes place over six summers at a villa by the sea inhabited by a young couple and their beautif...
Community Reviews Summary of 299 reviews
Moods
emotional 46%
sad 37%
relaxing 34%
dark 18%
funny 15%
mysterious 15%
lighthearted 9%
hopeful 6%
adventurous 3%
challenging 3%
inspiring 3%
tense 3%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 30% | Yes: 26%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 45% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%Average rating
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Death, Alcohol
230 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The novel that defined Mercè Rodoreda’s most prolific period is finally available in English for the first time. Set in 1920s Spain, Garden by the Sea takes place over six summers at a villa by the sea inhabited by a young couple and their beautif...
Community Reviews Summary of 299 reviews
Moods
emotional 46%
sad 37%
relaxing 34%
dark 18%
funny 15%
mysterious 15%
lighthearted 9%
hopeful 6%
adventurous 3%
challenging 3%
inspiring 3%
tense 3%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 30% | Yes: 26%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 45% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Alcohol