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232 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781787303294
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harvill Secker
Publication date: 07 July 2022
Description
An astonishing mind-bending novel about a woman's discovery of a community of swan-people from one of Iceland's greatest writers.In the not-too-distant future, a young spy named Elísabet Eva is about to discover something that will upend her caref...
Community Reviews Summary of 76 reviews
Moods
challenging 58%
reflective 47%
dark 41%
tense 19%
adventurous 13%
funny 11%
emotional 5%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
sad 2%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 20% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Misogyny, ConfinementModerate
Infidelity, Sexual content, Forced institutionalizationMinor
Genocide, Sexual assault, Transphobia232 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781787303294
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harvill Secker
Publication date: 07 July 2022
Description
An astonishing mind-bending novel about a woman's discovery of a community of swan-people from one of Iceland's greatest writers.In the not-too-distant future, a young spy named Elísabet Eva is about to discover something that will upend her caref...
Community Reviews Summary of 76 reviews
Moods
challenging 58%
reflective 47%
dark 41%
tense 19%
adventurous 13%
funny 11%
emotional 5%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
sad 2%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 20% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Misogyny, ConfinementModerate
Infidelity, Sexual content, Forced institutionalizationMinor
Genocide, Sexual assault, Transphobia