Beatrice and Virgil by Yann Martel

Beatrice and Virgil

Yann Martel

224 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction literary reflective slow-paced

Description

This is the story of a donkey named Beatrice and a monkey named Virgil. It is also the story of an extraordinary journey undertaken by a man named Henry. It begins with a mysterious parcel, and it ends in a place that will make you think again abo...

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Moods

reflective 72%
dark 66%
sad 50%
challenging 39%
mysterious 39%
emotional 33%
tense 27%
informative 14%
adventurous 10%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 2%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 42%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 24%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.13

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