Surfacing by Margaret Atwood

Surfacing

Margaret Atwood

195 pages • first pub 1972 (editions) user-added

fiction literary mystery thriller challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Handmaid's Tale A provocative blend of literary mystery, psychological thriller, and spiritual journey, Surfacing is the story of an artist who goes in search of her missing father on a remote i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,005 reviews

Moods

dark 71%
mysterious 70%
reflective 63%
challenging 48%
tense 40%
emotional 35%
sad 16%
adventurous 12%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 28%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | A mix: 13% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.35

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