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199 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9789814901215
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Epigram Books
Publication date: 25 November 2020
Description
Finalist for the 2020 Epigram Books Fiction PrizeEight years ago, Lisan the fisherman, who has always believed he was descended from royalty, left his wife and the Water Village. Now he’s back, and he says he can prove it. Six hundred years ago, a...
Community Reviews Summary of 76 reviews
Moods
emotional 61%
dark 57%
mysterious 47%
tense 33%
reflective 14%
sad 9%
challenging 4%
informative 4%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9%Loveable characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 36%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 63% | N/A: 18% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Incest, Toxic relationship
199 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9789814901215
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Epigram Books
Publication date: 25 November 2020
Description
Finalist for the 2020 Epigram Books Fiction PrizeEight years ago, Lisan the fisherman, who has always believed he was descended from royalty, left his wife and the Water Village. Now he’s back, and he says he can prove it. Six hundred years ago, a...
Community Reviews Summary of 76 reviews
Moods
emotional 61%
dark 57%
mysterious 47%
tense 33%
reflective 14%
sad 9%
challenging 4%
informative 4%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9%Loveable characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 36%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 63% | N/A: 18% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Incest, Toxic relationship