Scan barcode
352 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008209247
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Publication date: 03 May 2022
Description
The new novel from the Costa-Award winning author of In The Days of Rain. AD 500. An island in the Thames. Isla has a secret: she has learned her father’s sophisticated sword-making skills at a time when even entering a forge is forbidden to women...
Community Reviews Summary of 502 reviews
Moods
mysterious 64%
dark 48%
emotional 43%
tense 25%
informative 22%
reflective 21%
hopeful 15%
sad 14%
inspiring 13%
challenging 12%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 49% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Violence, DeathModerate
Misogyny, Sexual violence, Sexual harassmentMinor
Slavery, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail352 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008209247
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Publication date: 03 May 2022
Description
The new novel from the Costa-Award winning author of In The Days of Rain. AD 500. An island in the Thames. Isla has a secret: she has learned her father’s sophisticated sword-making skills at a time when even entering a forge is forbidden to women...
Community Reviews Summary of 502 reviews
Moods
mysterious 64%
dark 48%
emotional 43%
tense 25%
informative 22%
reflective 21%
hopeful 15%
sad 14%
inspiring 13%
challenging 12%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 49% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Violence, DeathModerate
Misogyny, Sexual violence, Sexual harassmentMinor
Slavery, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail