A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende

A Long Petal of the Sea

Isabel Allende

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336 pages | first published 2019

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Victor Dalmau is a young doctor when he is caught up in the Spanish Civil War, a tragedy that leaves his life – and the fate of his country – forever changed. Together with his sister-in-law, he is forced out of his beloved Barcelona and into exil...
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Summary of 4023 reviews

Moods

emotional 74%
reflective 59%
informative 47%
hopeful 38%
adventurous 36%
sad 35%
inspiring 31%
challenging 21%
dark 13%
tense 10%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 28%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 28% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.91

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