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392 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781405934619
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 14 November 2019
Description
1686, ICELAND. AN ISOLATED, WINDSWEPT LAND HAUNTED BY WITCH TRIALS AND STEEPED IN THE ANCIENT SAGAS. Betrothed unexpectedly to Jón Eiríksson, Rósa is sent to join her new husband in the remote village of Stykkishólmur. Here, the villagers are war...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,040 reviews
Moods
mysterious 85%
tense 62%
emotional 50%
sad 37%
challenging 20%
reflective 19%
adventurous 18%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 4%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 43% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 17%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 30% | Yes: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Death, Homophobia, RapeModerate
Sexual assault, Miscarriage, XenophobiaMinor
Incest, Alcoholism, Death of parent392 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781405934619
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 14 November 2019
Description
1686, ICELAND. AN ISOLATED, WINDSWEPT LAND HAUNTED BY WITCH TRIALS AND STEEPED IN THE ANCIENT SAGAS. Betrothed unexpectedly to Jón Eiríksson, Rósa is sent to join her new husband in the remote village of Stykkishólmur. Here, the villagers are war...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,040 reviews
Moods
mysterious 85%
tense 62%
emotional 50%
sad 37%
challenging 20%
reflective 19%
adventurous 18%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 4%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 43% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 17%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 30% | Yes: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Homophobia, RapeModerate
Sexual assault, Miscarriage, XenophobiaMinor
Incest, Alcoholism, Death of parent