Paul en Finlande by Yann Martel

Paul en Finlande

Yann Martel

189 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction literary short stories emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

The appearance of a young storyteller with a unique fictional voice is cause for celebration. Yann Martel's title story (described as "unforgettable...a truly stunning piece of fiction"*), won the 1991 Journey Prize to universal acclaim. The inten...

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Community Reviews Summary of 266 reviews

Moods

sad 85%
emotional 71%
reflective 71%
dark 28%
challenging 14%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 14%

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

3.52

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