464 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780552778473
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Black Swan
Publication date: 01 July 2012
Description
A captivating, beautiful, and stunningly accomplished debut novel that opens in 1918 Australia - the story of a lighthouse keeper and his wife who make one devastating choice that forever changes two worlds. Australia, 1926. After four harrowing y...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,069 reviews
Moods
sad 77%
reflective 45%
tense 29%
challenging 27%
dark 20%
hopeful 12%
mysterious 11%
adventurous 6%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 38% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 35% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 3% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Miscarriage, Child death, GriefModerate
Death, War, InfertilityMinor
Xenophobia
464 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780552778473
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Black Swan
Publication date: 01 July 2012
Description
A captivating, beautiful, and stunningly accomplished debut novel that opens in 1918 Australia - the story of a lighthouse keeper and his wife who make one devastating choice that forever changes two worlds. Australia, 1926. After four harrowing y...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,069 reviews
Moods
sad 77%
reflective 45%
tense 29%
challenging 27%
dark 20%
hopeful 12%
mysterious 11%
adventurous 6%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 38% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 35% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 3% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Miscarriage, Child death, GriefModerate
Death, War, InfertilityMinor
Xenophobia