Whale Fall by Elizabeth O'Connor

Whale Fall

Elizabeth O'Connor

224 pages • first pub 2024 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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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 85 reviews

Moods

reflective 89%
emotional 61%
sad 55%
hopeful 24%
dark 20%
mysterious 18%
challenging 14%
tense 14%
informative 12%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 40%
medium 36%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 34% | No: 28%

Average rating

4.15

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