The Drowning Season by Alice Hoffman

The Drowning Season

Alice Hoffman

240 pages first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction magical realism emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

The New York Times bestselling author of The Rules of Magic presents a "stunning and hypnotic" novel that "interweaves past and present with piercing images and unfailing energy"(Publishers Weekly). On a secluded waterfront estate on the North Sho...

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Community Reviews Summary of 113 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
emotional 50%
sad 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.41

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