336 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781617758706
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Akashic Books
Publication date: 15 September 2020
Description
A novel reminiscent of the works of Herman Koch and Rachel Cusk, in which a lesbian couple attempts to escape the secrets of their pasts.Polar Vortex is a seductive and tension-filled novel about Priya and Alex, a lesbian couple who left the big c...
Community Reviews Summary of 190 reviews
Moods
reflective 71%
tense 57%
mysterious 30%
challenging 22%
sad 22%
dark 20%
informative 4%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 19%Loveable characters?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 93% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Lesbophobia, Toxic friendshipModerate
Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Sexual violenceMinor
Child abuse, Violence
336 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781617758706
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Akashic Books
Publication date: 15 September 2020
Description
A novel reminiscent of the works of Herman Koch and Rachel Cusk, in which a lesbian couple attempts to escape the secrets of their pasts.Polar Vortex is a seductive and tension-filled novel about Priya and Alex, a lesbian couple who left the big c...
Community Reviews Summary of 190 reviews
Moods
reflective 71%
tense 57%
mysterious 30%
challenging 22%
sad 22%
dark 20%
informative 4%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 19%Loveable characters?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 93% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Lesbophobia, Toxic friendshipModerate
Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Sexual violenceMinor
Child abuse, Violence