The Porpoise by Mark Haddon
The Porpoise
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Mark Haddon
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The Porpoise

Mark Haddon

336 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 540 reviews

Moods

adventurous 65%
dark 65%
challenging 45%
mysterious 39%
sad 39%
emotional 32%
tense 26%
reflective 21%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 33%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 21% | Character: 15% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 24%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 40% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.32

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