Away by Jane Urquhart

368 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction historical informative reflective slow-paced

Description

A stunning, evocative novel set in Ireland and Canada, Away traces a family’s complex and layered past. The narrative unfolds with shimmering clarity, and takes us from the harsh northern Irish coast in the 1840s to the quarantine stations at Gros...

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Community Reviews Summary of 223 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
reflective 66%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
informative 33%
sad 33%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.63

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