In the Skin of a Lion by Michael Ondaatje

In the Skin of a Lion

Michael Ondaatje

244 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

It is the 1920s, and Patrick Lewis has arrived in the bustling city of Toronto, leaving behind his Canadian wilderness home. He immerses himself in the lives of the people who surround him, learning, from their stories, the history of the city its...

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Moods

reflective 78%
emotional 63%
challenging 42%
sad 34%
mysterious 31%
dark 28%
adventurous 26%
informative 18%
hopeful 15%
tense 13%
funny 10%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 7%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 41%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 19%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.75

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