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128 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330412599
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Publication date: 02 October 2009
Description
People drift to the valley called the Sink out of loneliness, hardship or an affinity with the land. It is an isolated place, with a swamp and an old white bridge and the forest encroaching from all sides. The solitude is tangible. But when a myst...
Community Reviews Summary of 135 reviews
Moods
mysterious 76%
tense 61%
challenging 38%
emotional 23%
reflective 23%
sad 15%
adventurous 7%
funny 7%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 44%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Car accident, Child death, Animal crueltyModerate
Murder, Animal death
128 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330412599
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Publication date: 02 October 2009
Description
People drift to the valley called the Sink out of loneliness, hardship or an affinity with the land. It is an isolated place, with a swamp and an old white bridge and the forest encroaching from all sides. The solitude is tangible. But when a myst...
Community Reviews Summary of 135 reviews
Moods
mysterious 76%
tense 61%
challenging 38%
emotional 23%
reflective 23%
sad 15%
adventurous 7%
funny 7%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 44%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Car accident, Child death, Animal crueltyModerate
Murder, Animal death