February by Lisa Moore

February

Lisa Moore

310 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical reflective slow-paced

Description

Winner of Canada Reads 2013 and longlisted for the Man Booker PrizeIn 1982, the oil rig Ocean Ranger sank off the coast of Newfoundland during a Valentine's Day storm. All eighty-four men aboard died. February is the story of Helen O'Mara, one of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 316 reviews

Moods

emotional 81%
sad 63%
reflective 54%
challenging 36%
dark 36%
informative 18%
hopeful 9%
lighthearted 9%

Pace

slow 72%
medium 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.53

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