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217 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780719553684
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: John Murray
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In this novel set on the fictitious island of Norday in the Orkneys, George Mackay Brown beckons us into the imaginary world of the young Thorfinn Ragnarson, the son of a crofter. In his day-dreams he relives the history of this island people, tra...
Community Reviews Summary of 34 reviews
Moods
emotional 42%
sad 42%
adventurous 28%
lighthearted 28%
challenging 14%
funny 14%
inspiring 14%
relaxing 14%
tense 14%
Pace
fast 14%
medium 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 42% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%Average rating
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217 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780719553684
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: John Murray
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In this novel set on the fictitious island of Norday in the Orkneys, George Mackay Brown beckons us into the imaginary world of the young Thorfinn Ragnarson, the son of a crofter. In his day-dreams he relives the history of this island people, tra...
Community Reviews Summary of 34 reviews
Moods
emotional 42%
sad 42%
adventurous 28%
lighthearted 28%
challenging 14%
funny 14%
inspiring 14%
relaxing 14%
tense 14%
Pace
fast 14%
medium 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 42% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.