The High Mountains of Portugal by Yann Martel

The High Mountains of Portugal

Yann Martel

332 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical magical realism emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced
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In Lisbon in 1904, a young man named Tomás discovers an old journal. It hints at the existence of an extraordinary artifact that—if he can find it—would redefine history. Traveling in one of Europe’s earliest automobiles, he sets out in search of ...

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Moods

reflective 62%
adventurous 58%
emotional 50%
mysterious 50%
challenging 32%
funny 22%
sad 22%
inspiring 17%
dark 16%
lighthearted 16%
hopeful 12%
relaxing 6%
tense 6%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 49%
slow 39%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 36% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 30% | No: 29% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 39% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.35

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