308 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781681199597
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books
Publication date: 22 January 2019
Description
Fionn Boyle comes from a long line of brave seafarers, people with the ocean behind their eyes. But he can't help but fear the open sea. For years, Fionn's mother has told him stories of Arranmore Island, a strange place that seems to haunt her. F...
Community Reviews Summary of 420 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
mysterious 57%
lighthearted 39%
funny 18%
hopeful 18%
relaxing 18%
sad 15%
inspiring 9%
challenging 6%
dark 6%
reflective 6%
tense 6%
Pace
medium 43%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Plot: 29% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, DementiaModerate
Death of parent, Grief, Mental illnessMinor
Child death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny
308 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781681199597
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books
Publication date: 22 January 2019
Description
Fionn Boyle comes from a long line of brave seafarers, people with the ocean behind their eyes. But he can't help but fear the open sea. For years, Fionn's mother has told him stories of Arranmore Island, a strange place that seems to haunt her. F...
Community Reviews Summary of 420 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
mysterious 57%
lighthearted 39%
funny 18%
hopeful 18%
relaxing 18%
sad 15%
inspiring 9%
challenging 6%
dark 6%
reflective 6%
tense 6%
Pace
medium 43%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 58% | Plot: 29% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, DementiaModerate
Death of parent, Grief, Mental illnessMinor
Child death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny