224 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780771008887
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Emblem Editions
Publication date: 05 October 2010
Description
Part detective novel, part psychological thriller, Surfacing is the story of a young woman who returns to northern Quebec, to the remote island of her childhood, with her lover and two friends, to investigate the mysterious disappearance of her fa...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,005 reviews
Moods
mysterious 70%
reflective 63%
challenging 48%
tense 40%
emotional 35%
sad 16%
adventurous 12%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 13% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
No: 67% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Animal death, SexismModerate
Sexual assault, Death of parent, AbandonmentMinor
Emotional abuse, Sexual content
224 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780771008887
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Emblem Editions
Publication date: 05 October 2010
Description
Part detective novel, part psychological thriller, Surfacing is the story of a young woman who returns to northern Quebec, to the remote island of her childhood, with her lover and two friends, to investigate the mysterious disappearance of her fa...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,005 reviews
Moods
mysterious 70%
reflective 63%
challenging 48%
tense 40%
emotional 35%
sad 16%
adventurous 12%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 13% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
No: 67% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Animal death, SexismModerate
Sexual assault, Death of parent, AbandonmentMinor
Emotional abuse, Sexual content