The High Mountains of Portugal by Yann Martel

The High Mountains of Portugal

Yann Martel

332 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical magical realism emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 1,163 reviews

Moods

reflective 67%
adventurous 56%
mysterious 51%
emotional 42%
challenging 31%
sad 23%
funny 18%
lighthearted 18%
inspiring 17%
dark 15%
hopeful 9%
relaxing 7%
tense 6%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 43%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Character: 37% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 31% | No: 27% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 38% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 20% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.34

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