410 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099469629
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 01 January 2004
Description
In the bitter winter of 1847, from an Ireland torn by injustice and natural disaster, the Star of the Sea sets sail for New York. On board are hundreds of fleeing refugees. Among them are a maidservant with a devastating secret, bankrupt Lord Merr...
Community Reviews Summary of 388 reviews
Moods
mysterious 66%
emotional 61%
adventurous 42%
sad 42%
informative 38%
challenging 33%
reflective 33%
tense 28%
funny 14%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
Pace
slow 45%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 29% | Plot: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 26% | Yes: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 23%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, Racial slursModerate
Incest, Violence, ExcrementMinor
Rape, Slavery
410 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099469629
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 01 January 2004
Description
In the bitter winter of 1847, from an Ireland torn by injustice and natural disaster, the Star of the Sea sets sail for New York. On board are hundreds of fleeing refugees. Among them are a maidservant with a devastating secret, bankrupt Lord Merr...
Community Reviews Summary of 388 reviews
Moods
mysterious 66%
emotional 61%
adventurous 42%
sad 42%
informative 38%
challenging 33%
reflective 33%
tense 28%
funny 14%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
Pace
slow 45%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 29% | Plot: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 26% | Yes: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 23%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, Racial slursModerate
Incest, Violence, ExcrementMinor
Rape, Slavery