Haven by Emma Donoghue

272 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Three men vow to leave the world behind them. They set out in a small boat for an island their leader has seen in a dream, with only faith to guide them. What they find is the extraordinary island now known as Skellig Michael. Haven has Emma Donog...

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Community Reviews Summary of 307 reviews

Moods

reflective 62%
dark 48%
challenging 45%
tense 43%
adventurous 36%
emotional 33%
sad 31%
informative 11%
mysterious 11%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 2%

Pace

slow 67%
medium 25%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 61% | No: 20% | Yes: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.6

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