Islands of Mercy: A captivating historical escape for summer 2021 from the bestselling author of The Gustav Sonata by Rose Tremain

Islands of Mercy: A captivating historical escape for summer 2021 from the bestselling author of The Gustav Sonata

Rose Tremain

464 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ challenging emotional medium-paced
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In the city of Bath, in the year 1865,an extraordinary woman renowned for her restorative skills is convinced that some other destiny will one day show itself to her.But when Jane finds herself torn between a dangerous affair with a female lover a...

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Moods

emotional 75%
reflective 42%
adventurous 39%
challenging 37%
sad 33%
dark 26%
tense 18%
hopeful 15%
mysterious 13%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 4%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 43%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 19% | Yes: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 10% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.4

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