Songs of the Humpback Whale by Jodi Picoult

Songs of the Humpback Whale

Jodi Picoult

fiction contemporary reflective slow-paced

352 pages | first published 1992

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Sometimes finding your own voice is a matter of listening to the heart... Jodi Picoult's powerful novel portrays an emotionally charged marriage that changes course in one explosive moment...For years, Jane Jones has lived in the shadow of her hus...
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Summary of 1271 reviews

Moods

emotional 68%
reflective 43%
sad 31%
tense 25%
challenging 18%
dark 18%
hopeful 18%
adventurous 12%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 12%
informative 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

slow 63%
medium 31%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.19

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