293 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802121929
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 14 October 2014
Description
"Forna is a born storyteller. . . . Not since Remains of the Day has an author so skillfully revealed the way history's layers are often invisible to all but its participants. . . . Gorgeous."--John Freeman, The Boston Globe "Haunting . . . Detail...
Community Reviews Summary of 224 reviews
Moods
reflective 68%
emotional 63%
sad 57%
mysterious 52%
challenging 42%
tense 26%
adventurous 10%
hopeful 10%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Character: 43% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 20% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 46% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Death, MurderModerate
Animal cruelty, Toxic friendship, War293 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802121929
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 14 October 2014
Description
"Forna is a born storyteller. . . . Not since Remains of the Day has an author so skillfully revealed the way history's layers are often invisible to all but its participants. . . . Gorgeous."--John Freeman, The Boston Globe "Haunting . . . Detail...
Community Reviews Summary of 224 reviews
Moods
reflective 68%
emotional 63%
sad 57%
mysterious 52%
challenging 42%
tense 26%
adventurous 10%
hopeful 10%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Character: 43% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 20% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 46% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Death, MurderModerate
Animal cruelty, Toxic friendship, War