The Undertow by Jo Baker

The Undertow

Jo Baker

335 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

The American debut of an enthralling new voice in fiction -- a vivid, indelibly told novel that follows four generations of a family against the backdrop of a century of turmoil. The Undertow traces the lives of the Hastings family, from the eve o...

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Moods

adventurous 50%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
informative 50%
inspiring 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.19

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