The Whale at the End of the World by John Ironmonger

The Whale at the End of the World

John Ironmonger

384 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary hopeful reflective medium-paced

Description

When a young man washes up, naked, on the sands of St Piran, he is quickly rescued by the villagers. From the retired village doctor and the schoolteacher, to the beachcomber and the owner of the local bar, the priest's wife and the romantic novel...

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Community Reviews Summary of 605 reviews

Moods

hopeful 68%
reflective 60%
inspiring 52%
adventurous 36%
emotional 32%
informative 21%
lighthearted 18%
dark 15%
challenging 13%
funny 12%
mysterious 10%
tense 10%
relaxing 9%
sad 7%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 20%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 26% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 49% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 24% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.85

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