Isaac and the Egg by Bobby Palmer

Isaac and the Egg

Bobby Palmer

fiction contemporary literary medium-paced

288 pages | first published 2022

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Find hope in the unexpected in this unforgettable debut novel about grief and friendship, for readers of Patrick Ness, Sarah Winman and Max Porter. Isaac stands alone on a bridge and screams into the river below. And then, an answer. A cry o...
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Summary of 180 reviews

Moods

emotional 92%
sad 77%
funny 67%
hopeful 65%
reflective 59%
inspiring 29%
mysterious 29%
challenging 20%
dark 17%
adventurous 12%
lighthearted 6%
tense 5%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 17%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3% | No: 2%

Average rating

4.27

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