Half a Creature from the Sea: A Life in Stories by David Almond, Eleanor Taylor

Half a Creature from the Sea: A Life in Stories

David Almond, Eleanor Taylor

231 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)

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This is a collection of dark, powerful and moving short stories from master storyteller David Almond, inspired by his childhood in the north-east of England. Stories include: "The Missing Link", "Joe Quinn's Poltergeist", "Harry Miller's Run", "Sl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 89 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
inspiring 60%
dark 40%
lighthearted 40%
reflective 40%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
funny 20%
hopeful 20%
mysterious 20%
relaxing 20%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.47

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