The Shell Seekers by Rosamunde Pilcher

The Shell Seekers

Rosamunde Pilcher

530 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction romance emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Set in London and Cornwall from World War II to present, The Shell Seekers tells the story of the Keeling family, and of the passions and heartbreak that have held them together for three generations. The family centers around Penelope, and it is ...

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Moods

emotional 83%
reflective 75%
hopeful 41%
relaxing 27%
inspiring 26%
sad 26%
lighthearted 15%
adventurous 6%
funny 6%
informative 3%
mysterious 3%
challenging 1%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 44%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

4.06

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