The High Mountains of Portugal by Yann Martel
The High Mountains of Portugal
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Yann Martel
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The High Mountains of Portugal

Yann Martel

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fiction historical magical realism adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced
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The author of the bestselling "Life of Pi" returns to the storytelling power and luminous wisdom of his master novel. In Lisbon in 1904, a young man named Tomas discovers an old journal. It hints at the existence of an extraordinary artifact that ...

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Community Reviews

3.35
based on 2,256 reviews

Moods

reflective: 62%

adventurous: 54%

mysterious: 54%

emotional: 52%

challenging: 26%

sad: 25%

funny: 16%

inspiring: 16%

dark: 13%

hopeful: 13%

lighthearted: 12%

tense: 6%

relaxing: 4%

informative: 2%

Pace

11% of readers chose fast
46% of readers chose medium
42% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

11% of readers chose Plot
47% of readers chose A mix
37% of readers chose Character
3% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

34% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

45% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

40% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
37% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

44% of readers chose Yes
31% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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