fiction historical lgbtqia+ emotional sad tense slow-paced

352 pages | first published 2020

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When the women take over, is it sorcery or power? Finnmark, Norway, 1617. Twenty-year-old Maren Magnusdatter stands on the craggy coast, watching the skies break into a sudden and reckless storm. All forty of the village’s men were at sea, inc...
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Summary of 5630 reviews

Moods

dark 78%
emotional 72%
sad 67%
tense 54%
challenging 23%
reflective 23%
mysterious 15%
adventurous 14%
informative 12%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 41%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 35% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%

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4.04

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