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311 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781760879402
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: ALLEN & UNWIN
Publication date: 31 May 2022
Description
A stunning novel of love and courage by the bestselling author of The Passengers.Alice is only nine years old in 1910 when she is sent to the feared Coast Hospital lazaret at Little Bay in Sydney, a veritable prison where more patients are admitte...
Community Reviews Summary of 37 reviews
Moods
dark 63%
sad 54%
informative 45%
reflective 45%
challenging 36%
inspiring 27%
relaxing 18%
adventurous 9%
Pace
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | A mix: 45% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 27%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Average rating
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Cultural appropriation, Racism, Injury/Injury detail311 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781760879402
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: ALLEN & UNWIN
Publication date: 31 May 2022
Description
A stunning novel of love and courage by the bestselling author of The Passengers.Alice is only nine years old in 1910 when she is sent to the feared Coast Hospital lazaret at Little Bay in Sydney, a veritable prison where more patients are admitte...
Community Reviews Summary of 37 reviews
Moods
dark 63%
sad 54%
informative 45%
reflective 45%
challenging 36%
inspiring 27%
relaxing 18%
adventurous 9%
Pace
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | A mix: 45% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 27%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cultural appropriation, Racism, Injury/Injury detail