Whale Fall by Elizabeth O'Connor

Whale Fall

Elizabeth O'Connor

224 pages • first pub 2024 (editions) user-added

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Description

A stunning debut from an award-winning writer, about loss, isolation, folklore, and the joy and dissonance of finding oneself by exploring life outside one’s communityIn 1938, a dead whale washes up on the shores of remote Welsh island. For Manod,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 68 reviews

Moods

reflective 89%
emotional 57%
sad 57%
hopeful 26%
dark 23%
mysterious 21%
tense 18%
challenging 15%
adventurous 10%
informative 10%
inspiring 2%

Pace

slow 39%
medium 39%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 43%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 29%

Average rating

4.12

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