461 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0552778478
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Black Swan
Publication date: Not specified
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 15,137 reviews
Moods
sad 78%
reflective 45%
challenging 27%
tense 27%
dark 21%
hopeful 13%
mysterious 11%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 4%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 36% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 35% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Miscarriage, Child death, DeathModerate
War, Grief, InfertilityMinor
Xenophobia, Cancer461 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0552778478
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Black Swan
Publication date: Not specified
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 15,137 reviews
Moods
sad 78%
reflective 45%
challenging 27%
tense 27%
dark 21%
hopeful 13%
mysterious 11%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 4%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 36% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 35% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Miscarriage, Child death, DeathModerate
War, Grief, InfertilityMinor
Xenophobia, Cancer