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480 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
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Language: English
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The lyrical, bestselling 2014 German Book Prize winner.It is 1989, and a young literature student named Ed, fleeing unspeakable tragedy, travels to the Baltic island of Hiddensee. Long shrouded in myth, the island is a notorious destination for hi...
Community Reviews Summary of 44 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
mysterious 66%
tense 66%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
informative 33%
inspiring 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 33%Strong character development?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
DeathMinor
Sexual content, Racial slurs, Racism480 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The lyrical, bestselling 2014 German Book Prize winner.It is 1989, and a young literature student named Ed, fleeing unspeakable tragedy, travels to the Baltic island of Hiddensee. Long shrouded in myth, the island is a notorious destination for hi...
Community Reviews Summary of 44 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
mysterious 66%
tense 66%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
informative 33%
inspiring 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 33%Strong character development?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
DeathMinor
Sexual content, Racial slurs, Racism