The Facts Behind the Helsinki Roccamatios by Yann Martel

The Facts Behind the Helsinki Roccamatios

Yann Martel

208 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction literary short stories emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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Here are four unforgettable stories by the author of Life of Pi. In the exquisite title novella, a very young man dying of AIDS joins his friend in fashioning a story of the Roccamatio family of Helsinki, set against the yearly march of the twenti...

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Community Reviews Summary of 315 reviews

Moods

sad 75%
emotional 62%
reflective 62%
dark 37%
challenging 12%
informative 12%
inspiring 12%
lighthearted 12%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 20%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 40% | Character: 40% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.54

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