Beatrice and Virgil by Yann Martel

Beatrice and Virgil

Yann Martel

fiction reflective slow-paced

213 pages | first published 2010

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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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Summary of 1162 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
dark 72%
sad 48%
mysterious 42%
challenging 36%
emotional 30%
tense 21%
adventurous 6%
funny 6%
informative 6%
lighthearted 6%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 42%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 18% | N/A: 9% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.12

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