Carrying Albert Home: The Somewhat True Story of A Man, His Wife, and Her Alligator by Homer Hickam

Carrying Albert Home: The Somewhat True Story of A Man, His Wife, and Her Alligator

Homer Hickam

432 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous funny fast-paced

Description

Big Fish meets The Notebook in this emotionally evocative story about a man, a woman, and an alligator that is a moving tribute to love, from the author of the award-winning memoir Rocket Boys—the basis of the movie October SkyElsie Lavender and H...

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Community Reviews Summary of 56 reviews

Moods

adventurous 88%
lighthearted 66%
funny 55%
emotional 44%
inspiring 33%
relaxing 33%
hopeful 22%
mysterious 11%
reflective 11%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 44%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 44%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.83

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