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320 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781911215936
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harvill Secker
Publication date: 01 January 2018
Description
Mara’s island is one of stories and magic. She knows she’ll eventually end her days atop the cliff, turned to stone and gazing out at the horizon like all the villagers that went before her, drawn by the otherworldly call of the sea. Her whole fam...
Community Reviews Summary of 780 reviews
Moods
mysterious 72%
reflective 50%
sad 49%
adventurous 24%
dark 24%
hopeful 11%
challenging 10%
tense 6%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
funny 2%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 56% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, GriefModerate
Injury/Injury detail, Homophobia, MiscarriageMinor
Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Death of parent320 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781911215936
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harvill Secker
Publication date: 01 January 2018
Description
Mara’s island is one of stories and magic. She knows she’ll eventually end her days atop the cliff, turned to stone and gazing out at the horizon like all the villagers that went before her, drawn by the otherworldly call of the sea. Her whole fam...
Community Reviews Summary of 780 reviews
Moods
mysterious 72%
reflective 50%
sad 49%
adventurous 24%
dark 24%
hopeful 11%
challenging 10%
tense 6%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
funny 2%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 56% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, GriefModerate
Injury/Injury detail, Homophobia, MiscarriageMinor
Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Death of parent