The Stranger in the Lifeboat by Mitch Albom

The Stranger in the Lifeboat

Mitch Albom

273 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical literary religion emotional reflective medium-paced
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Description

Adrift in a raft after a terrible shipwreck, ten strangers try to survive while they wait for rescue.  After three days, short on water, food and hope, they spot a man floating in the waves.  They pull him on board – and the survivor claims he can...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,292 reviews

Moods

reflective 72%
emotional 64%
mysterious 47%
hopeful 45%
inspiring 45%
sad 31%
adventurous 23%
tense 20%
challenging 16%
dark 13%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 45%
medium 43%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 33% | No: 16% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 79% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.84

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