February by Lisa Moore

February

Lisa Moore

fiction contemporary historical reflective slow-paced

310 pages | first published 2009

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Winner of Canada Reads 2013 and longlisted for the Man Booker PrizeIn 1982, the oil rig Ocean Ranger sank off the coast of Newfoundland during a Valentine's Day storm. All eighty-four men aboard died. February is the story of Helen O'Mara, one of ...
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Summary of 252 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
reflective 57%
sad 57%
challenging 42%
dark 42%
informative 14%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.58

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