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reanlu's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A must read. Should be taught in schools.
Graphic: Death, Sexual violence, Violence, and War
heeyitsamy's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Most of the time I really enjoyed this book but there were times the descriptions of certain events were quite graphic and hard to read. Overall, the characters and stories were interesting and engaging.
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Death, and Murder
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
thejuliette's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Its been a while since i've read a book that grabbed my attention like this. Experiencing the lives of Marstal's citizens and sailors was captivating, because every single one of them had such a different view on their life. To see the town through time and generations showed how a little town can change or be changed by it's people. Even though most of the characters are sailors they are all individuals and diverse. This book lets you experience a sailor's life on board of a ship and that of the women, children and elderly who stay ashore. I would definitely recommend this book to others.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Grief, and Murder
Minor: Body horror, Gun violence, and Excrement
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