Songs of the Humpback Whale by Jodi Picoult

Songs of the Humpback Whale

Jodi Picoult

346 pages first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective slow-paced
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Sometimes finding your own voice is a matter of listening to the heart...Jodi Picoult's powerful novel portrays an emotionally charged marriage that changes course in one explosive moment...For years, Jane Jones has lived in the shadow of her husb...

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Moods

emotional 89%
reflective 42%
sad 34%
adventurous 23%
hopeful 23%
tense 23%
challenging 18%
dark 18%
informative 10%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 5%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 45%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 32% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 23% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.18

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