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Lighthousekeeping
Lighthousekeeping
Author: Jeanette Winterson
My mother called me Silver. I was born part precious metal, part pirate. — Orphaned and anchorless, Silver is taken in by blind Mr. Pew, the mysterious and miraculously old keeper of the Cape Wrath lighthouse. Pew tells Silver ancient tales of longing and rootlessness, of journeys that move through place and time, of passion and betrayal. His sto...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780151011179
ISBN-10: 0151011176
Publication Date: 4/11/2005
Pages: 240
Rating:
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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3.7 stars, based on 25 ratings
Publisher: Harcourt
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 1
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sbdriver avatar reviewed Lighthousekeeping on + 4 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
I didn't like this book, it was hard to follow.
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Helpful Score: 3
Excellent storyline, well written, nuanced references to other literary works and a unique protagonist. The ending leaves the reader to make their own conclusions and I liked the enigmatic final chapter.
susiepie avatar reviewed Lighthousekeeping on + 40 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
The first 60-70% of this book was okay, and then for whatever reason, it took a totally different and difficult-to-understand turn. Or maybe I just didn't "get it" because I'm not smoking pot.
reviewed Lighthousekeeping on + 81 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Romantic, quirky and beautiful.
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Magical and wonderful.
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