Land of Love and Drowning by Tiphanie Yanique

Land of Love and Drowning

Tiphanie Yanique

358 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical literary magical realism emotional slow-paced

Description

A major debut from an award-winning writer—an epic family saga set against the magic and the rhythms of the Virgin Islands.In the early 1900s, the Virgin Islands are transferred from Danish to American rule, and an important ship sinks into the Ca...

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Community Reviews Summary of 536 reviews

Moods

emotional 62%
mysterious 44%
reflective 37%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
sad 33%
adventurous 22%
hopeful 18%
informative 14%
tense 11%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 7%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

slow 61%
medium 38%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 42%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 45% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.44

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