From a Low and Quiet Sea by Donal Ryan

From a Low and Quiet Sea

Donal Ryan with Stephen Hogan (Narrator), Ramon Tikaram (Narrator), Gerry O'Brien (Narrator)

5 hours, 10 minutes first pub 2018 (view editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective slow-paced
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Farouk’s country has been torn apart by war.Lampy’s heart has been laid waste by Chloe.John’s past torments him as he nears his end.The refugee. The dreamer. The penitent. From war-torn Syria to small-town Ireland, three men, scarred by all they h...

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Community Reviews

3.68
based on 1,130 reviews

Moods

reflective: 80%

emotional: 76%

sad: 54%

dark: 41%

challenging: 28%

mysterious: 12%

tense: 12%

funny: 8%

hopeful: 8%

inspiring: 6%

adventurous: 4%

informative: 2%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

8% of readers chose fast
44% of readers chose medium
47% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

19% of readers chose A mix
80% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

38% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
38% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

23% of readers chose Yes
49% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

72% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

68% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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