Etta and Otto and Russell and James by Emma Hooper

Etta and Otto and Russell and James

Emma Hooper

fiction historical magical realism emotional reflective medium-paced

320 pages | first published 2015

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 Eighty-three-year-old Etta has never seen the ocean. So early one morning she takes a rifle, some chocolate, and her best boots and begins walking the 3,232 kilometers from rural Saskatchewan, Canada eastward to the sea. As Etta walks further tow...
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Summary of 578 reviews

Moods

adventurous 81%
emotional 75%
reflective 43%
hopeful 31%
sad 31%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 18%
funny 6%
mysterious 6%
tense 6%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 33%
slow 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 8% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.7

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