The Sea House by Elisabeth Gifford

The Sea House

Elisabeth Gifford

308 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious slow-paced
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In 1860, Alexander Ferguson, a newly ordained vicar and amateur evolutionary scientist, takes up his new parish, a poor, isolated patch on the remote Scottish island of Harris. He hopes to uncover the truth behind the legend of the selkies—mermaid...

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Community Reviews Summary of 15 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
emotional 60%
adventurous 40%
reflective 40%
dark 20%
hopeful 20%
informative 20%
sad 20%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 33% | Character: 33% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.4

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