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traceyreads2's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I have an odd interest in novels and non fiction that takes place on ships. While there were a couple of brief moments in the book that I personally felt were either unnecessary or could of been written in a slightly different context I still enjoyed the vast majority of the story and would read more from this author in the future.
Content Warnings
Moderate: War, Rape, and Slavery
Minor: Alcoholism and Murder
thejuliette's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Its been a while since i've read a book that grabbed my attention like this. Experiencing the lives of Marstal's citizens and sailors was captivating, because every single one of them had such a different view on their life. To see the town through time and generations showed how a little town can change or be changed by it's people. Even though most of the characters are sailors they are all individuals and diverse. This book lets you experience a sailor's life on board of a ship and that of the women, children and elderly who stay ashore. I would definitely recommend this book to others.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Alcoholism, and Death
Moderate: Vomit, Toxic relationship, Slavery, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Rape, Racism, Murder, Grief, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Cursing
Minor: Body horror, Excrement, and Gun violence
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