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288 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781982181932
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication date: Not specified
Description
1886, BANNIN BAY, AUSTRALIA.The Brightwell family has sailed from England to make their new home in Western Australia. Ten-year-old Eliza knows little of what awaits them on these shores beyond shining pearls and shells like soup plates – the thin...
Community Reviews Summary of 229 reviews
Moods
mysterious 80%
emotional 32%
informative 32%
dark 25%
tense 25%
sad 14%
inspiring 13%
hopeful 11%
challenging 10%
reflective 4%
relaxing 4%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 24%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 49% | A mix: 35% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 69% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 48% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
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Graphic
Child death, Death, RacismModerate
Sexism, Police brutality, Religious bigotryMinor
Death of parent, Addiction, Alcoholism288 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781982181932
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication date: Not specified
Description
1886, BANNIN BAY, AUSTRALIA.The Brightwell family has sailed from England to make their new home in Western Australia. Ten-year-old Eliza knows little of what awaits them on these shores beyond shining pearls and shells like soup plates – the thin...
Community Reviews Summary of 229 reviews
Moods
mysterious 80%
emotional 32%
informative 32%
dark 25%
tense 25%
sad 14%
inspiring 13%
hopeful 11%
challenging 10%
reflective 4%
relaxing 4%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 24%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 49% | A mix: 35% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 69% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 48% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, RacismModerate
Sexism, Police brutality, Religious bigotryMinor
Death of parent, Addiction, Alcoholism