Whale Fall: A Novel by Elizabeth O'Connor
Whale Fall: A Novel

Elizabeth O'Connor

Whale Fall: A Novel

Elizabeth O'Connor

224 pages first pub 2024 (editions)

fiction historical literary

Description

A stunning debut from an award-winning writer, about loss, isolation, folklore, and the joy and dissonance of finding oneself by exploring life outside one’s communityIn 1938, a dead whale washes up on the shores of remote Welsh island. For Manod,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 14 reviews

Moods

reflective 88%
sad 55%
emotional 44%
adventurous 22%
challenging 22%
dark 22%
hopeful 22%
informative 22%
mysterious 22%
tense 22%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 22%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

4.14

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