The Sealwoman's Gift by Sally Magnusson

The Sealwoman's Gift

Sally Magnusson

365 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

In 1627 Barbary pirates raided the coast of Iceland and abducted some 400 of its people, including 250 from a tiny island off the mainland. Among the captives sold into slavery in Algiers were the island pastor, his wife and their three children. ...

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Moods

emotional 73%
reflective 60%
sad 58%
adventurous 41%
dark 36%
challenging 32%
informative 26%
hopeful 17%
tense 13%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 4%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 45%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 29% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.88

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