208 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385491051
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor
Publication date: 16 March 1998
Description
From the bestselling author of The Handmaid’s Tale and The Testaments—this story of an artist who goes in search of her missing father on a remote island in northern Quebec is a provocative blend of literary mystery, psychological thriller, and sp...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,003 reviews
Moods
mysterious 71%
reflective 63%
challenging 47%
tense 41%
emotional 35%
sad 16%
adventurous 12%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 13% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 67% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Animal death, SexismModerate
Sexual assault, Death of parent, AbandonmentMinor
Emotional abuse, Sexual content
208 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385491051
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor
Publication date: 16 March 1998
Description
From the bestselling author of The Handmaid’s Tale and The Testaments—this story of an artist who goes in search of her missing father on a remote island in northern Quebec is a provocative blend of literary mystery, psychological thriller, and sp...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,003 reviews
Moods
mysterious 71%
reflective 63%
challenging 47%
tense 41%
emotional 35%
sad 16%
adventurous 12%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 13% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 67% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Animal death, SexismModerate
Sexual assault, Death of parent, AbandonmentMinor
Emotional abuse, Sexual content