The Book of Pearl by Timothée de Fombelle

The Book of Pearl

Timothée de Fombelle

368 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical young adult adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

In prose as magical and intricate as the tale it tells, Timoth e de Fombelle delivers an unforgettable story of a first love that defines a lifetime. Joshua Pearl comes from a world that we no longer believe in -- a world of fairy tale. He knows t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 233 reviews

Moods

adventurous 84%
mysterious 61%
hopeful 38%
emotional 23%
sad 23%
challenging 15%
lighthearted 15%
inspiring 7%
tense 7%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 27%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 27% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 20%

Average rating

3.99

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