The Sealwoman's Gift by Sally Magnusson

The Sealwoman's Gift

Sally Magnusson

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

362 pages | first published 2018

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In 1627 Barbary pirates raided the coast of Iceland and abducted some 400 of its people, including 250 from a tiny island off the mainland. Among the captives sold into slavery in Algiers were the island pastor, his wife and their three children. ...
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Summary of 307 reviews

Moods

emotional 79%
reflective 60%
sad 58%
adventurous 39%
challenging 32%
dark 32%
informative 25%
hopeful 16%
tense 11%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 4%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 45%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 28% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 23% | N/A: 2%

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3.88

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