How to Build a Boat by Elaine Feeney

How to Build a Boat

Elaine Feeney

304 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction literary emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
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A deeply moving novel about a boy and his dream, from the prize-winning author of As You WereJamie O'Neill loves the colour red. He also loves tall trees, patterns, rain that comes with wind, the curvature of many objects, books with dust jackets,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 485 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
reflective 72%
hopeful 56%
inspiring 42%
sad 36%
challenging 19%
funny 15%
adventurous 13%
tense 9%
dark 6%
lighthearted 6%
informative 5%
relaxing 4%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 27%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.65

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