Islands of Mercy: A captivating historical escape for summer 2021 from the bestselling author of The Gustav Sonata by Rose Tremain

Islands of Mercy: A captivating historical escape for summer 2021 from the bestselling author of The Gustav Sonata

Rose Tremain

464 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ dark emotional reflective slow-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 119 reviews

Moods

challenging 66%
dark 66%
emotional 55%
inspiring 22%
sad 22%
tense 22%
adventurous 11%
hopeful 11%
lighthearted 11%
mysterious 11%
reflective 11%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 37%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 62% | N/A: 12% | No: 12% | Yes: 12%

Average rating

3.38

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