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148 pages | first published 2015

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How much should you let in, and how much should you give away?Feverish and forthright, Pond is an absorbing chronicle of the pitfalls and pleasures of a solitudinous life told by an unnamed woman living on the cusp of a coastal town. Broken bowls,...
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Summary of 940 reviews

Moods

reflective 91%
funny 39%
challenging 28%
relaxing 20%
mysterious 18%
emotional 14%
lighthearted 9%
dark 7%
hopeful 6%
sad 6%
inspiring 3%
tense 2%
adventurous 1%

Pace

slow 74%
medium 23%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | N/A: 9% | A mix: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 26% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 2% | Yes: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 13% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.5

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