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213 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781804940853
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In 1792, formerly enslaved Benjamin Honey and his Irish wife, Patience, discover an island where they can make a life together. More than a century later, the Honeys' descendants remain, with an eccentric, diverse band of neighbours. But during on...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,371 reviews
Moods
emotional 63%
reflective 59%
dark 47%
challenging 37%
informative 22%
tense 11%
mysterious 6%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 43% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 31% | No: 30% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 39% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Incest, Racial slursModerate
Rape, Murder, Forced institutionalizationMinor
Animal death
213 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781804940853
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In 1792, formerly enslaved Benjamin Honey and his Irish wife, Patience, discover an island where they can make a life together. More than a century later, the Honeys' descendants remain, with an eccentric, diverse band of neighbours. But during on...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,371 reviews
Moods
emotional 63%
reflective 59%
dark 47%
challenging 37%
informative 22%
tense 11%
mysterious 6%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 43% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 31% | No: 30% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 39% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Incest, Racial slursModerate
Rape, Murder, Forced institutionalizationMinor
Animal death