The Doldrums by Nicholas Gannon

364 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous funny mysterious slow-paced

Description

Archer B. Helmsley has grown up in a house full of oddities and treasures collected by his grandparents, the famous explorers. He knows every nook and cranny. He knows them all too well. After all, ever since his grandparents went missing on an ic...

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Community Reviews Summary of 45 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 66%
lighthearted 50%
mysterious 50%
hopeful 33%
relaxing 33%
inspiring 16%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 16%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | N/A: 20% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.87

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