The Shell Seekers by Rosamunde Pilcher

The Shell Seekers

Rosamunde Pilcher

582 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction romance emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

At the end of a long and useful life, Penelope Keeling's prized possession is The Shell Seekers, painted by her father, and symbolizing her unconventional life, from bohemian childhood to wartime romance. When her grown children learn their grandf...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,688 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
reflective 77%
hopeful 42%
inspiring 28%
relaxing 26%
sad 25%
lighthearted 15%
adventurous 7%
funny 6%
mysterious 3%
challenging 2%
informative 2%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 38%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

4.07

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