Star of the Sea by Joseph O'Connor

Star of the Sea

Joseph O'Connor

401 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction historical mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

In the bitter winter of 1847, from an Ireland torn by famine and injustice, the Star of the Sea sets sail for NewYork. On board are hundreds of refugees, some optimistic, many more desperate. Among them are a maid with a devastating secret, the ba...

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Community Reviews Summary of 388 reviews

Moods

dark 76%
mysterious 66%
emotional 61%
adventurous 42%
sad 42%
informative 38%
challenging 33%
reflective 33%
tense 28%
funny 14%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 45%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 29% | Plot: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 26% | Yes: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 23%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.93

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