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230 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781948830089
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Open Letter
Publication date: 18 February 2020
Description
The novel that defined Merc 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 beautifu...
Community Reviews Summary of 302 reviews
Moods
emotional 47%
relaxing 38%
sad 38%
dark 17%
mysterious 17%
funny 14%
lighthearted 8%
hopeful 5%
adventurous 2%
challenging 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
tense 2%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 29% | Yes: 29%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 39% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%Average rating
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Death, Alcohol
230 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781948830089
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Open Letter
Publication date: 18 February 2020
Description
The novel that defined Merc 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 beautifu...
Community Reviews Summary of 302 reviews
Moods
emotional 47%
relaxing 38%
sad 38%
dark 17%
mysterious 17%
funny 14%
lighthearted 8%
hopeful 5%
adventurous 2%
challenging 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
tense 2%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 29% | Yes: 29%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 39% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Alcohol