Isaac and the Egg by Bobby Palmer

Isaac and the Egg

Bobby Palmer

10 hours • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary medium-paced

Description

Find hope in the unexpected in this unforgettable debut novel about grief and friendship, for readers of Patrick Ness, Sarah Winman and Max Porter. Isaac stands alone on a bridge and screams into the river below. And then, an answer. A cry o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 284 reviews

Moods

emotional 91%
sad 79%
hopeful 61%
funny 60%
reflective 58%
mysterious 27%
dark 24%
inspiring 23%
challenging 19%
adventurous 12%
lighthearted 6%
tense 6%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 19%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.2

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