Not Forgetting the Whale by John Ironmonger

Not Forgetting the Whale

John Ironmonger

369 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary hopeful reflective medium-paced

Description

When a young man washes up, naked, on the sands of St Piran, he is quickly rescued by the villagers. From the retired village doctor and the schoolteacher, to the beachcomber and the owner of the local bar, the priest's wife and the romantic novel...

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Community Reviews Summary of 530 reviews

Moods

hopeful 70%
reflective 64%
inspiring 59%
emotional 35%
adventurous 34%
informative 23%
lighthearted 19%
dark 17%
challenging 16%
funny 13%
tense 9%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 8%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 21%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 26% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.85

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