The Doldrums by Nicholas Gannon

The Doldrums

Doldrums

Nicholas Gannon

368 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction childrens adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

Description

A dreamy charmer of a book, full of clever wordplay that practically demands it be read out loud."--New York TimesHave you ever wanted to hold a little piece of the impossible? The Doldrums is an extraordinary debut about friendship, imagination, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 349 reviews

Moods

adventurous 84%
lighthearted 57%
funny 52%
mysterious 47%
hopeful 21%
inspiring 15%
relaxing 10%
tense 5%

Pace

slow 63%
medium 26%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 38% | Character: 30% | N/A: 23% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | No: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.61

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