In the Skin of a Lion by Michael Ondaatje

In the Skin of a Lion

Michael Ondaatje

256 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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In the Skin of a Lion is a love story and an irresistible mystery set in the turbulent, muscular new world of Toronto in the 20s and 30s. Michael Ondaatje entwines adventure, romance and history, real and invented, enmeshing us in the lives of the...

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Moods

reflective 73%
emotional 59%
challenging 42%
sad 34%
adventurous 30%
dark 26%
mysterious 26%
informative 13%
hopeful 11%
tense 11%
funny 9%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 7%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 44%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 42% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.73

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