439 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143119517
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 26 April 2011
Description
A beautifully written, unforgettable novel of a troubled marriage, set against the lush landscape and political turmoil of Trinidad – by the award-winning author of The Mermaid of Black ConchWhen George and Sabine Harwood arrive in Trinidad from E...
Community Reviews Summary of 181 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
informative 37%
sad 37%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
adventurous 12%
tense 12%
Pace
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 28%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | No: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Average rating
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439 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143119517
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 26 April 2011
Description
A beautifully written, unforgettable novel of a troubled marriage, set against the lush landscape and political turmoil of Trinidad – by the award-winning author of The Mermaid of Black ConchWhen George and Sabine Harwood arrive in Trinidad from E...
Community Reviews Summary of 181 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
informative 37%
sad 37%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
adventurous 12%
tense 12%
Pace
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 28%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | No: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.