Land of Love and Drowning by Tiphanie Yanique

Land of Love and Drowning

Tiphanie Yanique

368 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical literary magical realism emotional slow-paced

Description

A major debut from an award-winning writer—an epic family saga set against the magic and the rhythms of the Virgin Islands. In the early 1900s, the Virgin Islands are transferred from Danish to American rule, and an important ship sinks into the C...

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Community Reviews Summary of 528 reviews

Moods

emotional 61%
mysterious 42%
reflective 38%
challenging 34%
dark 30%
sad 30%
adventurous 19%
hopeful 19%
informative 15%
tense 11%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 7%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 38%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 47% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 35% | No: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.43

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