The Fourth Island by Sarah Tolmie

The Fourth Island

Sarah Tolmie

128 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy mysterious slow-paced

Description

Dark, mournful, and beautiful, Sarah Tolmie's The Fourth Island is a moving and unforgettable story of life and death on the hidden Irish island of Inis Caillte. Huddled in the sea off the coast of Ireland is a fourth Aran Island, a secret island ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 146 reviews

Moods

mysterious 79%
reflective 58%
dark 51%
emotional 34%
sad 30%
adventurous 20%
challenging 13%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 4%
inspiring 2%

Pace

slow 41%
medium 37%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 22% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 33% | No: 26% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 41% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 19%

Average rating

3.6

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