Pod by Laline Paull

272 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

Description

Bestselling author Laline Paull returns with an immersive and transformative new novel of an ocean world - its extraordinary creatures, mysteries, and mythologies - that is increasingly haunted by the cruelty and ignorance of the human race. Ea ha...

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Community Reviews Summary of 77 reviews

Moods

dark 63%
sad 59%
emotional 51%
challenging 48%
tense 48%
adventurous 46%
reflective 40%
informative 34%
mysterious 17%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 6%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 27%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 74% | Character: 17% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 41% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 37% | N/A: 10% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 34% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.44

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