The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrave

The Mercies

Kiran Millwood Hargrave with Jessie Buckley

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fiction historical lgbtqia+ emotional sad tense slow-paced

Description

1617, Vardø, au nord du cercle polaire, en Norvège. Maren Magnusdatter, vingt ans, regarde depuis le village la violente tempête qui s’abat sur la mer. Quarante pêcheurs, dont son frère et son père, gisent sur les rochers en contrebas, noyés. Ce s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,244 reviews

Moods

dark 78%
emotional 72%
sad 68%
tense 55%
challenging 24%
reflective 22%
mysterious 15%
adventurous 13%
informative 12%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 40%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 35% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.04

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