A review by saslovesbooks
The Shipping News by Annie Proulx

reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

Newfoundland comes to life in this book. The snow and the sea and the wind are beautifully written. There's just not much plot.