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208 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385491051
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor
Publication date: 16 March 1998
Description
From the bestselling author of The Handmaid’s Tale and The Testaments—this story of an artist who goes in search of her missing father on a remote island in northern Quebec is a provocative blend of literary mystery, psychological thriller, and sp...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,735 reviews
Moods
mysterious 66%
reflective 63%
challenging 43%
emotional 42%
tense 37%
sad 19%
adventurous 14%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 11% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Animal death, DeathModerate
Death of parent, Sexual violence, Sexual assaultMinor
Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Animal cruelty
208 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385491051
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor
Publication date: 16 March 1998
Description
From the bestselling author of The Handmaid’s Tale and The Testaments—this story of an artist who goes in search of her missing father on a remote island in northern Quebec is a provocative blend of literary mystery, psychological thriller, and sp...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,735 reviews
Moods
mysterious 66%
reflective 63%
challenging 43%
emotional 42%
tense 37%
sad 19%
adventurous 14%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 11% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Animal death, DeathModerate
Death of parent, Sexual violence, Sexual assaultMinor
Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Animal cruelty