Big Fish: A Novel of Mythic Proportions by Daniel Wallace

Big Fish: A Novel of Mythic Proportions

Daniel Wallace

180 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction contemporary fantasy magical realism reflective slow-paced

Description

He could outrun anybody, and he never missed a day of school. He saved lives, tamed giants. Animals loved him. People loved him. Women loved him (and he loved them back). And he knew more jokes than any man alive.Now, as he lies dying, Edward Bloo...

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Moods

adventurous 67%
reflective 64%
emotional 61%
funny 52%
lighthearted 48%
sad 26%
inspiring 22%
hopeful 20%
mysterious 14%
relaxing 7%
dark 3%
challenging 2%
informative 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 41%
medium 35%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 27% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

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