Haven by Emma Donoghue

Haven

Emma Donoghue with Aidan Kelly (Narrator)

8 hours, 35 minutes first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Three men vow to leave the world behind them. They set out in a small boat for an island their leader has seen in a dream, with only faith to guide them. What they find is the extraordinary island now known as Skellig Michael. Haven has Emma Donog...

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Community Reviews Summary of 607 reviews

Moods

reflective 58%
dark 51%
challenging 41%
tense 39%
adventurous 37%
emotional 32%
sad 31%
informative 14%
mysterious 12%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 3%

Pace

slow 64%
medium 30%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | No: 21% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.53

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