The Sealwoman's Gift by Sally Magnusson

The Sealwoman's Gift

Sally Magnusson

384 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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In 1627 Barbary pirates raided the coast of Iceland and abducted some 400 of its people, including 250 from a tiny island off the mainland. Among the captives sold into slavery in Algiers were the island pastor, his wife and their three children. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 469 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
reflective 57%
sad 57%
adventurous 49%
dark 36%
challenging 35%
informative 24%
hopeful 20%
tense 15%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 10%
relaxing 4%
funny 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 41%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 25% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 36% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.88

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