fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

215 pages | first published 2007

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In a remote part of Iceland, a young man joins a boat to fish for cod, but when a tragedy occurs at sea he is appalled by his fellow fishermen’s cruel indifference. Lost and broken, he leaves the settlement in secret, his only purpose to return a ...
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Summary of 189 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
reflective 78%
sad 73%
dark 36%
adventurous 5%
challenging 5%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 5%
tense 5%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 41%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 36% | N/A: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

4.08

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