The Zoo by Christopher Wilson

240 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical dark reflective medium-paced

Description

There are certain things that Yuri Zipit knows:That being official food-taster for the leader of the Soviet Union requires him to drink too much vodka for a 12-year-old. That you do not have to be an Elephantologist to see that the great leader is...

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Community Reviews Summary of 114 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
funny 61%
emotional 38%
sad 38%
challenging 28%
mysterious 23%
adventurous 19%
hopeful 19%
reflective 19%
informative 9%
tense 9%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 36%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 25% | N/A: 6% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 33% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 29% | No: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.43

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