The Living Sea of Waking Dreams by Richard Flanagan

The Living Sea of Waking Dreams

Richard Flanagan with Essie Davis (Narrator)

7 hours, 3 minutes • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary magical realism mysterious reflective slow-paced
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An ember storm of a novel, this is Booker Prize-winning novelist Richard Flanagan at his most moving – and astonishing – best.Anna's aged mother is dying – if her three children would just allow it. Forced by their pity to stay alive, she increasi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 469 reviews

Moods

reflective 79%
sad 65%
emotional 58%
challenging 56%
dark 54%
mysterious 23%
tense 21%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
informative 4%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 38%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 31% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.75

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