Islands of Mercy: From the bestselling author of The Gustav Sonata by Rose Tremain

Islands of Mercy: From the bestselling author of The Gustav Sonata

Rose Tremain

464 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ challenging emotional medium-paced

Description

In the city of Bath, in the year 1865 Jane Adeane, renowned for her restorative skills, is convinced that some other destiny will one day show itself to her. But when she finds herself torn between a dangerous affair with a female lover and the pr...

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Moods

emotional 79%
reflective 51%
adventurous 40%
sad 40%
challenging 36%
tense 22%
dark 18%
hopeful 18%
mysterious 16%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%
funny 4%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 43%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 20% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

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3.4

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