Der Wal und das Ende der Welt by John Ironmonger

Der Wal und das Ende der Welt

John Ironmonger with Tobias Schnettler, Maria Poets (Translator)

476 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary hopeful reflective medium-paced

Description

Ein kleiner Ort in Cornwall und eine große Geschichte über die Menschlichkeit. Erst wird ein junger Mann angespült, und dann strandet der Wal. Die dreihundertsieben Bewohner des Fischerdorfs St. Piran spüren sofort: Hier beginnt etwas Sonderbar...

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Community Reviews Summary of 527 reviews

Moods

hopeful 71%
reflective 65%
inspiring 58%
emotional 35%
adventurous 34%
informative 23%
lighthearted 19%
dark 17%
challenging 16%
funny 14%
tense 9%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 8%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 20%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 25% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.85

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