399 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393319507
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Publication date: 17 September 1999
Description
Capturing a crucial moment in the history of exploration--the mid-nineteenth century romance with the Arctic--Andrea Barrett's compelling novel tells the story of a fateful expedition. Through the eyes of the ship's scholar-naturalist, Erasmus Dar...
Community Reviews Summary of 170 reviews
Moods
reflective 44%
dark 33%
tense 33%
informative 22%
sad 22%
emotional 11%
inspiring 11%
Pace
slow 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 75% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 22% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
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399 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393319507
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Publication date: 17 September 1999
Description
Capturing a crucial moment in the history of exploration--the mid-nineteenth century romance with the Arctic--Andrea Barrett's compelling novel tells the story of a fateful expedition. Through the eyes of the ship's scholar-naturalist, Erasmus Dar...
Community Reviews Summary of 170 reviews
Moods
reflective 44%
dark 33%
tense 33%
informative 22%
sad 22%
emotional 11%
inspiring 11%
Pace
slow 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 75% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 22% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%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.