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goodem9199's review against another edition
4.0
Story was a 2 for me...simply because I have a fear of birds and this just reinforced it. However, the language in this book is stunning and is easily a 5-star.
zglotz's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
kiwiblaze's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
roseleaf24's review against another edition
3.0
I have read two books by Geraldine McCaughrean. Three other is about a teenage girl, stranded in Antarctica with her uncle who is losing his mind. This one is about a group of boys and three men in the 1700s stranded on a rock in the ocean off of Scotland for months. I don't know why McCaughrean finds the most isolated settings and stories possible, but I don't know that I'll read another one. This was beautiful, but bleak and sad and and a stressful read.
joemcc's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
kaylarage's review against another edition
4.0
This book is so stormy and beautiful. It's relevant in many ways, both historic and present. I don't know how to describe it other than saying you should read it.
amreads05's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
3.75
bree_of_the_woods's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
kayleem93's review against another edition
1.0
Geez, I couldn't wait for this to be over. 220 pages of nothing is essentially what I just wasted my time on. What a load of drivel. Only saving grace was I got it from the library or Lord would I be mad.
famke_hv's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0