The Piano by Jane Campion, Kate Pullinger

215 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction historical romance dark mysterious tense

Description

In the award-winning film The Piano, writer/director Jane Campion created a story so original and powerful it fascinated millions of moviegoers. This novel stands independent of the film, exploring the mysteries of Ada's muteness, the secret of he...

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Community Reviews Summary of 117 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
tense 75%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
hopeful 25%
sad 25%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.5

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