How the Penguins Saved Veronica by Hazel Prior

How the Penguins Saved Veronica

Veronica McCreedy #1

Hazel Prior

fiction contemporary emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

547 pages | first published 2020

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A curmudgeonly but charming old woman, her estranged grandson, and a colony of penguins proves it's never too late to be the person you want to be in this rich, heartwarming story from the acclaimed author of Ellie and the Harpmaker. Eighty-five-...
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Summary of 1554 reviews

Moods

hopeful 63%
emotional 61%
lighthearted 58%
adventurous 53%
funny 52%
inspiring 45%
reflective 35%
informative 16%
sad 15%
relaxing 11%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 16%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.0

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