Sukkwan Island by David Vann, Laura Derajinski

Sukkwan Island

David Vann, Laura Derajinski

192 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction contemporary thriller emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Une île sauvage du Sud de l’Alaska, accessible uniquement par bateau ou par hydravion, tout en forêts humides et montagnes escarpées. C’est dans ce décor que Jim décide d’emmener son fils de treize ans pour y vivre dans une cabane isolée, une anné...

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Community Reviews Summary of 98 reviews

Moods

dark 90%
tense 63%
sad 54%
emotional 36%
adventurous 27%
challenging 18%
reflective 18%
mysterious 9%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 40%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 33% | Yes: 22%

Loveable characters?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.76

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