The Voyage of the Narwhal by Andrea Barrett

The Voyage of the Narwhal

Andrea Barrett

416 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous slow-paced

Description

Capturing a crucial moment in the history of exploration—the mid-nineteenth century romance with the Arctic—Andrea Barrett's compelling novel tells the story of a fateful expedition. Through the eyes of the ship's scholar-naturalist, Erasmus Darwi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 157 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 16%
emotional 16%
informative 16%
reflective 16%
tense 16%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 80% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.76

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