256 pages • first pub 1931 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199642922
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: 01 October 1931
Description
The Waves is an astonishingly beautiful and poetic novel. It begins with six children playing in a garden by the sea and follows their lives as they grow up and experience friendship, love and grief at the death of their beloved friend Percival. R...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,623 reviews
Moods
challenging 69%
emotional 59%
sad 27%
inspiring 21%
dark 13%
mysterious 11%
hopeful 8%
relaxing 7%
tense 4%
adventurous 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 18%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 92% | A mix: 2% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 8% | N/A: 3%Average rating
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DeathModerate
Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Grief256 pages • first pub 1931 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199642922
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: 01 October 1931
Description
The Waves is an astonishingly beautiful and poetic novel. It begins with six children playing in a garden by the sea and follows their lives as they grow up and experience friendship, love and grief at the death of their beloved friend Percival. R...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,623 reviews
Moods
challenging 69%
emotional 59%
sad 27%
inspiring 21%
dark 13%
mysterious 11%
hopeful 8%
relaxing 7%
tense 4%
adventurous 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 18%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 92% | A mix: 2% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 8% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
DeathModerate
Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Grief