The Lifeboat by Charlotte Rogan

The Lifeboat

Charlotte Rogan

304 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

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The sinking of an ocean liner leaves a newly married woman battling for survival in this powerful debut novel. Grace Winter, 22, is both a newlywed and a widow. She is also on trial for her life.  In the summer of 1914, the elegant ocean liner car...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,476 reviews

Moods

tense 60%
dark 56%
mysterious 52%
adventurous 48%
reflective 44%
emotional 36%
sad 20%
challenging 16%
hopeful 8%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 34%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.07

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