A review by sundayfever
The Shipping News by Annie Proulx

dark funny reflective relaxing sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Liked this more than I expected to. The characters and setting are very vivid. Beautiful writing and imagery. Captures how simultaneously dark/depressing and charming rural life can be. Has its dark moments, see content warnings. 
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