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reanlu's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
A must read. Should be taught in schools.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Death, Violence, and Sexual violence
heeyitsamy's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Most of the time I really enjoyed this book but there were times the descriptions of certain events were quite graphic and hard to read. Overall, the characters and stories were interesting and engaging.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Death, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Rape
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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