The Unseen by Roy Jacobsen

The Unseen

Ingrid Barrøy #1

Roy Jacobsen with Don Bartlett (Translator), Don Shaw (Translator), John Skelley (Narrator)

6 hours, 59 minutes • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Born on the Norwegian island that bears her name, Ingrid Barrøy’s world is circumscribed by storm-scoured rocks and the moods of the sea by which her family lives and dies. But her father dreams of building a quay that will end their isolation, an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 488 reviews

Moods

reflective 76%
emotional 57%
sad 37%
inspiring 25%
relaxing 18%
challenging 17%
dark 17%
hopeful 14%
adventurous 12%
mysterious 10%
lighthearted 7%
informative 6%
tense 3%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 33%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.9

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