Land of Love and Drowning by Tiphanie Yanique

Land of Love and Drowning

Tiphanie Yanique

416 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

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A critically acclaimed debut from an award-winning writer--an epic family saga set against the magic and the rhythms of the Virgin Islands. In the early 1900s, the Virgin Islands are transferred from Danish to American rule, and an important ship ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 647 reviews

Moods

emotional 67%
mysterious 48%
reflective 43%
sad 40%
challenging 37%
dark 37%
adventurous 29%
informative 16%
hopeful 13%
tense 10%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 63%
medium 36%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 48%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 3% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 33% | No: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.44

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