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425 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330360426
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Language: English
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Description
First published in 1997, this novel, set in Tasmania, deals with loss, grief and reconciliation. Three year old Sonja's mother disappears into a blizzard, and Sonja is left with her drunken father. Now released as a feature film. The author's othe...
Community Reviews Summary of 145 reviews
Moods
emotional 88%
reflective 77%
sad 66%
challenging 44%
tense 22%
adventurous 11%
hopeful 11%
mysterious 11%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 33% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 37% | No: 37% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
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Moderate
Alcoholism, Child abuse, Pedophilia425 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330360426
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
First published in 1997, this novel, set in Tasmania, deals with loss, grief and reconciliation. Three year old Sonja's mother disappears into a blizzard, and Sonja is left with her drunken father. Now released as a feature film. The author's othe...
Community Reviews Summary of 145 reviews
Moods
emotional 88%
reflective 77%
sad 66%
challenging 44%
tense 22%
adventurous 11%
hopeful 11%
mysterious 11%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 33% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 37% | No: 37% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Alcoholism, Child abuse, Pedophilia