The Whale at the End of the World by John Ironmonger

The Whale at the End of the World

John Ironmonger

384 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary hopeful reflective medium-paced
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When a young man washes up, naked, on the sands of St Piran, he is quickly rescued by the villagers. From the retired village doctor and the schoolteacher, to the beachcomber and the owner of the local bar, the priest's wife and the romantic novel...

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Community Reviews Summary of 808 reviews

Moods

hopeful 65%
reflective 61%
inspiring 52%
adventurous 39%
emotional 37%
informative 23%
lighthearted 17%
dark 15%
funny 14%
challenging 12%
tense 11%
mysterious 10%
relaxing 10%
sad 9%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 20%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 27% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 49% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.88

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