Salmon Fishing In The Yemen by Paul Torday

Salmon Fishing In The Yemen

Paul Torday

333 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)

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Description

A middle-aged scientist working at London's National Centre for Fisheries Excellence, Dr. Alfred Jones takes on the outlandish--and ill-fated--task of introducing the sport of salmon fishing into the Yemen River at the behest of a mysterious sheikh.

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,053 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 54%
funny 51%
adventurous 35%
reflective 32%
informative 28%
emotional 27%
inspiring 27%
hopeful 22%
sad 17%
relaxing 11%
mysterious 4%
dark 1%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 21%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Plot: 22% | Character: 16% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.39

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