The Voyage of the Narwhal by Andrea Barrett

The Voyage of the Narwhal

Andrea Barrett

400 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous slow-paced

Description

Capturing a crucial moment in the history of exploration—the mid-nineteenth century romance with the Arctic—Andrea Barrett's compelling novel tells the story of a fateful expedition. Through the eyes of the ship's scholar-naturalist, Erasmus Darwi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 192 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
reflective 54%
dark 36%
tense 27%
informative 18%
inspiring 18%
sad 18%
emotional 9%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 36%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 70% | Character: 30%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 72% | Yes: 18% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.72

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