The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom

The Five People You Meet in Heaven

The Five People You Meet in Heaven #1

Mitch Albom

224 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction contemporary fantasy reflective medium-paced

Description

Eddie is a wounded war veteran, an old man who has lived, in his mind, an uninspired life. His job is fixing rides at a seaside amusement park. On his 83rd birthday, a tragic accident kills him, as he tries to save a little girl from a falling car...

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Moods

reflective 83%
emotional 77%
inspiring 50%
hopeful 47%
sad 40%
lighthearted 10%
adventurous 7%
challenging 7%
relaxing 6%
dark 5%
mysterious 5%
funny 3%
informative 3%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 43%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.86

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