398 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140034790
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication date: Not specified
Description
An American painter living on an island in the Gulf Stream becomes involved in anti-submarine reconnaissance and warfare during World War II.
Community Reviews Summary of 314 reviews
Moods
reflective 75%
emotional 50%
sad 37%
dark 25%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 12%
tense 12%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
No: 57% | Yes: 42%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
AlcoholismModerate
Child death
398 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140034790
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication date: Not specified
Description
An American painter living on an island in the Gulf Stream becomes involved in anti-submarine reconnaissance and warfare during World War II.
Community Reviews Summary of 314 reviews
Moods
reflective 75%
emotional 50%
sad 37%
dark 25%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 12%
tense 12%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
No: 57% | Yes: 42%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
AlcoholismModerate
Child death