496 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784705992
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 24 January 2019
Description
This voyage is special. It will change everything… One September evening in 1785, the merchant Jonah Hancock hears urgent knocking on his front door. One of his captains is waiting eagerly on the step. He has sold Jonah’s ship for what appears to ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,089 reviews
Moods
emotional 36%
dark 32%
reflective 28%
adventurous 25%
sad 23%
funny 10%
lighthearted 10%
tense 10%
challenging 9%
hopeful 9%
informative 3%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 49% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Miscarriage, Sexual content, InfertilityModerate
Racism, Misogyny, SexismMinor
Child death, Ableism, Confinement496 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784705992
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 24 January 2019
Description
This voyage is special. It will change everything… One September evening in 1785, the merchant Jonah Hancock hears urgent knocking on his front door. One of his captains is waiting eagerly on the step. He has sold Jonah’s ship for what appears to ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,089 reviews
Moods
emotional 36%
dark 32%
reflective 28%
adventurous 25%
sad 23%
funny 10%
lighthearted 10%
tense 10%
challenging 9%
hopeful 9%
informative 3%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 49% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Miscarriage, Sexual content, InfertilityModerate
Racism, Misogyny, SexismMinor
Child death, Ableism, Confinement