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362 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781742755700
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Australia
Publication date: 20 March 2012
Description
After four harrowing years on the Western Front, Tom Sherbourne returns to Australia and takes a job as the lighthouse keeper on Janus Rock, nearly half a day’s journey from the coast. To this isolated island, where the supply boat comes once a se...
Community Reviews Summary of 18,613 reviews
Moods
sad 78%
reflective 44%
tense 28%
challenging 27%
dark 23%
hopeful 13%
mysterious 10%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 4%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 38% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 36% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Miscarriage, Child death, GriefModerate
War, Infertility, DeathMinor
Cancer, Xenophobia
362 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781742755700
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Australia
Publication date: 20 March 2012
Description
After four harrowing years on the Western Front, Tom Sherbourne returns to Australia and takes a job as the lighthouse keeper on Janus Rock, nearly half a day’s journey from the coast. To this isolated island, where the supply boat comes once a se...
Community Reviews Summary of 18,613 reviews
Moods
sad 78%
reflective 44%
tense 28%
challenging 27%
dark 23%
hopeful 13%
mysterious 10%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 4%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 38% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 36% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Miscarriage, Child death, GriefModerate
War, Infertility, DeathMinor
Cancer, Xenophobia