Islands of Mercy by Rose Tremain

Islands of Mercy

Rose Tremain with Katie McGrath (Narrator)

11 hours, 57 minutes first pub 2020 (editions) user-added

fiction historical lgbtqia+ dark emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

She was ‘The Angel of the Baths’, the one woman whose touch everybody yearned for. Yet she would do more. She was certain of that. In the city of Bath, in the year 1865, an extraordinary young woman renowned for her nursing skills is convinced tha...

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Community Reviews Summary of 117 reviews

Moods

challenging 66%
dark 66%
emotional 55%
inspiring 22%
sad 22%
tense 22%
adventurous 11%
hopeful 11%
lighthearted 11%
mysterious 11%
reflective 11%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 37%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 62% | N/A: 12% | No: 12% | Yes: 12%

Average rating

3.37

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