448 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
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Language: English
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Description
The epic of Island Life that has gripped Finland Winner of the Finlandia Prize Nominated for the Nordic Critics Prize It is the summer of 1946. A novice Lutheran priest, his wife and baby daughter arrive at a windswept island off the coast of Finl...
Community Reviews Summary of 109 reviews
Moods
reflective 75%
sad 62%
mysterious 25%
relaxing 25%
informative 12%
Pace
medium 11%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, GriefModerate
Death of parentMinor
Child death, Racial slurs, Sexual content
448 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The epic of Island Life that has gripped Finland Winner of the Finlandia Prize Nominated for the Nordic Critics Prize It is the summer of 1946. A novice Lutheran priest, his wife and baby daughter arrive at a windswept island off the coast of Finl...
Community Reviews Summary of 109 reviews
Moods
reflective 75%
sad 62%
mysterious 25%
relaxing 25%
informative 12%
Pace
medium 11%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, GriefModerate
Death of parentMinor
Child death, Racial slurs, Sexual content