The Porpoise by Mark Haddon

The Porpoise

Mark Haddon

499 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Mark Haddon's breathtaking novel begins with a harrowing plane crash: Maja, the pregnant wife of the unimaginably wealthy Philippe, is killed, but their daughter Angelica survives. Philippe's obsession with the girl's safety morphs into something ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 441 reviews

Moods

adventurous 68%
dark 60%
challenging 42%
mysterious 40%
sad 40%
emotional 28%
reflective 22%
tense 22%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 34%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 21% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 24%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 38% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.35

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