The Porpoise by Mark Haddon

The Porpoise

Mark Haddon

336 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

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Moods

adventurous 67%
dark 59%
challenging 45%
mysterious 43%
sad 40%
emotional 29%
tense 27%
reflective 21%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 35%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 24% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 42% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.35

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