The Facts Behind the Helsinki Roccamatios by Yann Martel

The Facts Behind the Helsinki Roccamatios

Yann Martel

fiction literary short stories emotional reflective sad medium-paced

208 pages | first published 1993

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Here are four unforgettable stories by the author of Life of Pi. In the exquisite title novella, a very young man dying of AIDS joins his friend in fashioning a story of the Roccamatio family of Helsinki, set against the yearly march of the twenti...
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Summary of 220 reviews

Moods

sad 83%
emotional 66%
reflective 66%
dark 33%
challenging 16%
inspiring 16%
lighthearted 16%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | Plot: 40% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.54

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