The Whale at the End of the World by John Ironmonger

The Whale at the End of the World

John Ironmonger

fiction contemporary hopeful reflective medium-paced

384 pages | first published 2015

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When a young man washes up, naked, on the sands of St Piran, he is quickly rescued by the villagers. From the retired village doctor and the schoolteacher, to the beachcomber and the owner of the local bar, the priest's wife and the romantic novel...
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Summary of 512 reviews

Moods

hopeful 74%
reflective 66%
inspiring 58%
emotional 35%
adventurous 34%
informative 23%
lighthearted 20%
dark 17%
challenging 15%
funny 14%
tense 10%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 8%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 21%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 24% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 16% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | 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: 23% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.85

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