416 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
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Language: English
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Description
The House on the Lagoon is the story of Isabel Monfort and her husband Quintin Mendizabal--the history of a family whose secrets, conflicts and private mythologies add up to the larger story of a nation: Puerto Rico.
Community Reviews Summary of 72 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
mysterious 50%
challenging 40%
informative 40%
sad 30%
dark 20%
tense 20%
adventurous 10%
lighthearted 10%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 83% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 71% | No: 14% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 42%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Death, Racism, SexismModerate
Rape, Domestic abuse, Infidelity
416 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The House on the Lagoon is the story of Isabel Monfort and her husband Quintin Mendizabal--the history of a family whose secrets, conflicts and private mythologies add up to the larger story of a nation: Puerto Rico.
Community Reviews Summary of 72 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
mysterious 50%
challenging 40%
informative 40%
sad 30%
dark 20%
tense 20%
adventurous 10%
lighthearted 10%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 83% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 71% | No: 14% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 42%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Racism, SexismModerate
Rape, Domestic abuse, Infidelity