The Unseen by Don Bartlett, Roy Jacobsen, Don Shaw

272 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Nobody can leave an island. An island is a cosmos in a nutshell, where the stars slumber in the grass beneath the snow. But occasionally someone tries . . . Ingrid Barrøy is born on an island that bears her name - a holdfast for a single family,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 401 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
emotional 54%
sad 35%
inspiring 27%
dark 20%
challenging 18%
relaxing 18%
adventurous 12%
hopeful 8%
informative 8%
lighthearted 8%
mysterious 8%
funny 2%
tense 2%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 30%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.89

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