Isaac and the Egg by Bobby Palmer

Isaac and the Egg

Bobby Palmer

288 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional hopeful sad medium-paced
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Description

Find hope in the unexpected in this unforgettable debut novel about grief and friendship, for readers of Patrick Ness, Sarah Winman and Max Porter.Isaac stands alone on a bridge and screams into the river below.And then, an answer. A cry of despai...

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Community Reviews Summary of 970 reviews

Moods

emotional 93%
sad 81%
hopeful 59%
reflective 58%
funny 54%
mysterious 27%
dark 23%
inspiring 22%
challenging 16%
adventurous 11%
lighthearted 6%
tense 5%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 18%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.15

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