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416 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
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Language: English
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The House on the Lagoon is the story of Isabel Monfort and her husband Quintin Mendizabal--the history of a family whose secrets, conflicts and private mythologies add up to the larger story of a nation: Puerto Rico.
Community Reviews Summary of 91 reviews
Moods
reflective 54%
mysterious 45%
challenging 36%
informative 36%
sad 36%
dark 18%
tense 18%
adventurous 9%
lighthearted 9%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 85% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 62% | No: 25% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 37%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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Abortion, Sexism, RacismModerate
Rape, Sexual assault, Misogyny
416 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The House on the Lagoon is the story of Isabel Monfort and her husband Quintin Mendizabal--the history of a family whose secrets, conflicts and private mythologies add up to the larger story of a nation: Puerto Rico.
Community Reviews Summary of 91 reviews
Moods
reflective 54%
mysterious 45%
challenging 36%
informative 36%
sad 36%
dark 18%
tense 18%
adventurous 9%
lighthearted 9%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 85% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 62% | No: 25% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 37%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Sexism, RacismModerate
Rape, Sexual assault, Misogyny