On the Water by H.M. van den Brink
On the Water

H.M. van den Brink

On the Water

H.M. van den Brink with Paul Vincent

144 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction emotional reflective slow-paced
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Two young oarsmen are trained as a coxless pair by a mysterious German coach in the golden summer of pre-war Amsterdam. Through the pressure and rapture of intense physical exertion, teamwork and victory, Anton the shy outsider and calmly self-con...

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Community Reviews Summary of 34 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
inspiring 33%
mysterious 33%
relaxing 33%
sad 33%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.79

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