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128 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330527194
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 24 June 2011
Description
People drift to the valley called the Sink out of loneliness, hardship or an affinity with the land. It is an isolated place, with a swamp and an old white bridge and the forest encroaching from all sides. The solitude is tangible. But when a myst...
Community Reviews Summary of 135 reviews
Moods
mysterious 78%
tense 64%
challenging 35%
reflective 28%
emotional 21%
sad 21%
adventurous 7%
funny 7%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 30%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Car accident, Animal crueltyModerate
Animal death, Murder
128 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330527194
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 24 June 2011
Description
People drift to the valley called the Sink out of loneliness, hardship or an affinity with the land. It is an isolated place, with a swamp and an old white bridge and the forest encroaching from all sides. The solitude is tangible. But when a myst...
Community Reviews Summary of 135 reviews
Moods
mysterious 78%
tense 64%
challenging 35%
reflective 28%
emotional 21%
sad 21%
adventurous 7%
funny 7%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 30%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Car accident, Animal crueltyModerate
Animal death, Murder