280 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A sparkling, inventive debut novel inspired by Sir John Franklin's grand — but ultimately failed — quest to discover the Northwest Passage and by his extraordinary wife, Lady Jane. Originally published in Quebec as Du bon usage des etoiles, Domi...
Community Reviews Summary of 56 reviews
Moods
dark 50%
sad 50%
challenging 33%
informative 33%
inspiring 33%
reflective 16%
tense 16%
Pace
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Plot: 40% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
BloodMinor
Cannibalism
280 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A sparkling, inventive debut novel inspired by Sir John Franklin's grand — but ultimately failed — quest to discover the Northwest Passage and by his extraordinary wife, Lady Jane. Originally published in Quebec as Du bon usage des etoiles, Domi...
Community Reviews Summary of 56 reviews
Moods
dark 50%
sad 50%
challenging 33%
informative 33%
inspiring 33%
reflective 16%
tense 16%
Pace
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Plot: 40% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
BloodMinor
Cannibalism