Songs of the Humpback Whale by Jodi Picoult

Songs of the Humpback Whale

Jodi Picoult

360 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective slow-paced

Description

Sometimes finding your own voice is a matter of listening to the heart.... Jodi Picoult's powerful novel portrays an emotionally charged marriage that changes course in one explosive moment....For years, Jane Jones has lived in the shadow of her...

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Moods

emotional 75%
reflective 45%
sad 30%
tense 30%
challenging 25%
dark 20%
hopeful 20%
adventurous 15%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 10%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 41%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 35% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 26%

Average rating

3.19

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