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224 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802139016
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 17 June 2002
Description
Compassionate, witty, and unsettling, Antarctica is the debut collection of one of Ireland’s most exciting and versatile new talents. Claire Keegan, winner of several prestigious awards including the William Trevor Prize, writes stories that have ...
Community Reviews Summary of 982 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
emotional 56%
sad 48%
tense 29%
mysterious 28%
challenging 27%
funny 6%
hopeful 4%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 39% | N/A: 7% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | N/A: 20% | No: 18% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 29% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 10% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Death of parentModerate
Sexual assault, Kidnapping, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Rape, Murder, Domestic abuse
224 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802139016
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 17 June 2002
Description
Compassionate, witty, and unsettling, Antarctica is the debut collection of one of Ireland’s most exciting and versatile new talents. Claire Keegan, winner of several prestigious awards including the William Trevor Prize, writes stories that have ...
Community Reviews Summary of 982 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
emotional 56%
sad 48%
tense 29%
mysterious 28%
challenging 27%
funny 6%
hopeful 4%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 39% | N/A: 7% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | N/A: 20% | No: 18% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 29% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 10% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Death of parentModerate
Sexual assault, Kidnapping, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Rape, Murder, Domestic abuse