Away with the Penguins by Hazel Prior

Away with the Penguins

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Hazel Prior with Nigel Pilkington (Narrator), Nicolette McKenzie (Narrator), Ayoola Smart (Narrator)

10 hours, 26 minutes • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

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-ye...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,708 reviews

Moods

emotional 62%
hopeful 61%
lighthearted 58%
adventurous 54%
funny 52%
inspiring 45%
reflective 35%
informative 16%
sad 14%
relaxing 11%
mysterious 2%
challenging 1%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 16%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 32% | 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: 11% | No: 7%

Average rating

4.01

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