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Fyren mellan haven by M.L. Stedman, Katarina Falk

trin's review against another edition

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1.0

This was wildly popular at my bookstore in the early 2010s and I remember loathing it -- though I no longer remember why. (Probably it was melodrama disguised as litfic. Just be honest with your cheese!)

bethany__mary's review against another edition

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challenging emotional sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

hirvimaki's review against another edition

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2.0

Not bad. Not great. A rather ominous and depressing tale set in a lovely - and beautifully described - landscape cluttered with an over abundance of pointless dialogue.

mimster's review against another edition

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4.0

Well written, enjoyed it - read library book for deerness book group 

rosemwood's review against another edition

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4.0

A heart-wrenching story of consequences and how they affect so many lives. A complex story that was a very very slow read. It was hard at times to keep reading. I did enjoy the discreption of the lighthouse and the island it is on. There are multiple POV's which added to the story.

lizzycatslibrary's review against another edition

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2.0

If I hadn't had a drive from Atlanta to Chicago and then Chicago and back I doubt I would have finished this one. It was just too much. Too much whining. Too much emotional turmoil. Blah blah blah I get it. You are torn. Either do something about it or stop complaining. Also by the end of the book I pretty much hated Isabelle. Bah.

aneesa_siddique's review against another edition

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5.0

Absolutely heartbreaking.
I didn’t realise the emotional impact of the book until I got to the very last page.

abitterknitter's review against another edition

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emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

gailcooksandreads's review against another edition

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Not sure how to rate this as it was beautifully written, but I can't say I enjoyed it due to all the misery. Such a sad book.

schofield24's review against another edition

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4.0

A beautiful and raw story of the deepest kinds of love and loss. (Warning: It does have some language; otherwise it would be a 5-star book for me.)