The High Mountains of Portugal by Yann Martel

The High Mountains of Portugal

Yann Martel with Mark Bramhall (Narrator)

10 hours, 52 minutes • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical magical realism emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

In Lisbon in 1904, a young man named Tomás discovers an old journal. It hints at the existence of an extraordinary artifact that—if he can find it—would redefine history. Traveling in one of Europe’s earliest automobiles, he sets out in search of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,226 reviews

Moods

reflective 65%
adventurous 56%
mysterious 49%
emotional 43%
challenging 31%
sad 23%
funny 21%
inspiring 18%
lighthearted 17%
dark 15%
hopeful 8%
relaxing 7%
tense 7%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 44%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Character: 36% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 32% | No: 32% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 18% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.34

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