In the Beginning Was the Sea by Tomás González

In the Beginning Was the Sea

Tomás González with Frank Wynne (Translator)

172 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction literary dark tense medium-paced
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The young intellectuals J. and Elena leave behind their comfortable lives, the parties and the money in Medell n to settle down on a remote island. Their plan is to lead the Good Life, self-sufficient and close to nature. But from the very start, ...

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Community Reviews

3.59
based on 160 reviews

Moods

dark: 71%

tense: 47%

reflective: 42%

sad: 28%

emotional: 14%

mysterious: 14%

adventurous: 9%

challenging: 9%

funny: 4%


Pace

30% of readers chose fast
56% of readers chose medium
13% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

40% of readers chose A mix
60% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

14% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
66% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

9% of readers chose Complicated
90% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

40% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

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