227 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
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Language: English
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Description
Set in an isolated fishing village in northern Norway, this novel chronicles one year in the life of 11-year-old Tora. A tragic legacy of the German occupation, illegitimate Tora is a social outcast. Worse, Tora also has to cope with the fear of h...
Community Reviews Summary of 64 reviews
Moods
dark 75%
sad 75%
informative 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
mysterious 25%
reflective 25%
relaxing 25%
tense 25%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Incest, Sexual assault, Sexual violenceModerate
Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury
227 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Set in an isolated fishing village in northern Norway, this novel chronicles one year in the life of 11-year-old Tora. A tragic legacy of the German occupation, illegitimate Tora is a social outcast. Worse, Tora also has to cope with the fear of h...
Community Reviews Summary of 64 reviews
Moods
dark 75%
sad 75%
informative 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
mysterious 25%
reflective 25%
relaxing 25%
tense 25%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Incest, Sexual assault, Sexual violenceModerate
Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury