The Drowning Season by Alice Hoffman

The Drowning Season

Alice Hoffman

240 pages first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction magical realism emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced
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The matriarch of a Long Island clan with a stubbornly suicidal son and a defiant, restless granddaughter, Esther, has hired a Russian landscaper to watch over the family as well as the grounds of their secluded waterfront estate. But he has been w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 145 reviews

Moods

emotional 50%
mysterious 50%
sad 50%
dark 25%
inspiring 25%
reflective 25%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.38

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