Star of the Sea by Joseph O'Connor

Star of the Sea

Joseph O'Connor

448 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction historical mysterious reflective slow-paced
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Thrilling and full of suspense, this is a novel of Ireland set on a New York-bound ocean liner. In the spring of 1847, from an Ireland torn by disaster and injustice, the Star of the Sea sets sail for New York. On board are hundreds of hopeful emi...

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Community Reviews

3.95
based on 713 reviews

Moods

dark: 76%

mysterious: 68%

emotional: 59%

sad: 53%

challenging: 46%

adventurous: 42%

reflective: 36%

tense: 36%

informative: 29%

funny: 6%

hopeful: 4%

inspiring: 4%

Pace

2% of readers chose fast
54% of readers chose medium
44% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

15% of readers chose Plot
55% of readers chose A mix
30% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

65% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

14% of readers chose Yes
45% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

53% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

72% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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