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352 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241411407
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Publication date: 04 March 2021
Description
London, 1841. The Rajah sails for Australia. On board are 180 women convicted of petty crimes, sentenced to start a new life half way across the world. Daughters, sisters, mothers - they'll never see home or family again. Despised and damned...
Community Reviews Summary of 397 reviews
Moods
emotional 57%
dark 53%
adventurous 43%
hopeful 27%
sad 27%
tense 22%
reflective 21%
informative 20%
challenging 12%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 25% | Plot: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 17%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 34% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Grief, Self harmModerate
Sexual assault, Rape, Suicide attemptMinor
Child death, Child abuse, Abortion352 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241411407
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Publication date: 04 March 2021
Description
London, 1841. The Rajah sails for Australia. On board are 180 women convicted of petty crimes, sentenced to start a new life half way across the world. Daughters, sisters, mothers - they'll never see home or family again. Despised and damned...
Community Reviews Summary of 397 reviews
Moods
emotional 57%
dark 53%
adventurous 43%
hopeful 27%
sad 27%
tense 22%
reflective 21%
informative 20%
challenging 12%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 25% | Plot: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 17%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 34% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Grief, Self harmModerate
Sexual assault, Rape, Suicide attemptMinor
Child death, Child abuse, Abortion