The Pull of the Ocean by Jean-Claude Mourlevat

The Pull of the Ocean

Jean-Claude Mourlevat with Y. Maudet (Translator)

190 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction childrens young adult adventurous hopeful slow-paced

Description

On a stormy night, little Yann Doutreleau wakes up his six older brothers, all twins. He lets them know that they must flee their home—or risk being killed by their violent father. Without question, the siblings follow Yann into the wet darkness. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 95 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 80%
sad 80%
funny 20%
hopeful 20%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 40%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 20% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%

Average rating

3.81

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