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496 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781911215721
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harvill Secker
Publication date: 25 January 2018
Description
This voyage is special. It will change everything… One September evening in 1785, the merchant Jonah Hancock hears urgent knocking on his front door. One of his captains is waiting eagerly on the step. He has sold Jonah’s ship for what appears to ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,764 reviews
Moods
dark 35%
emotional 34%
reflective 27%
adventurous 24%
sad 23%
lighthearted 11%
hopeful 10%
challenging 9%
funny 9%
tense 9%
informative 5%
relaxing 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Miscarriage, Sexual content, InfertilityModerate
Racism, Misogyny, PregnancyMinor
Child death, Abortion, Sexual violence
496 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781911215721
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harvill Secker
Publication date: 25 January 2018
Description
This voyage is special. It will change everything… One September evening in 1785, the merchant Jonah Hancock hears urgent knocking on his front door. One of his captains is waiting eagerly on the step. He has sold Jonah’s ship for what appears to ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,764 reviews
Moods
dark 35%
emotional 34%
reflective 27%
adventurous 24%
sad 23%
lighthearted 11%
hopeful 10%
challenging 9%
funny 9%
tense 9%
informative 5%
relaxing 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Miscarriage, Sexual content, InfertilityModerate
Racism, Misogyny, PregnancyMinor
Child death, Abortion, Sexual violence