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304 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781982138189
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner
Publication date: 22 February 2022
Description
From National Book Award–nominated writer Andrea Lee comes Red Island House, a travel epic that opens a window on the mysterious African island of Madagascar, and on the dangers of life and love in paradise, as seen through the eyes of a Black Ame...
Community Reviews Summary of 418 reviews
Moods
challenging 46%
emotional 42%
mysterious 33%
adventurous 27%
dark 26%
informative 25%
sad 12%
tense 12%
lighthearted 4%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Colonisation, ClassismModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, AddictionMinor
Slavery, Murder, Animal death
304 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781982138189
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner
Publication date: 22 February 2022
Description
From National Book Award–nominated writer Andrea Lee comes Red Island House, a travel epic that opens a window on the mysterious African island of Madagascar, and on the dangers of life and love in paradise, as seen through the eyes of a Black Ame...
Community Reviews Summary of 418 reviews
Moods
challenging 46%
emotional 42%
mysterious 33%
adventurous 27%
dark 26%
informative 25%
sad 12%
tense 12%
lighthearted 4%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Colonisation, ClassismModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, AddictionMinor
Slavery, Murder, Animal death