The Pine Islands by Marion Poschmann

The Pine Islands

Marion Poschmann with Jen Calleja (Translator)

160 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction literary funny reflective slow-paced
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SHORTLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER INTERNATIONAL PRIZE 2019 AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER "Readers who like quiet, meditative works will enjoy this strangely affecting buddy story." --Publishers Weekly "Rather than tying up the loose ends, she leaves th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 240 reviews

Moods

reflective 82%
dark 32%
mysterious 32%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
funny 25%
inspiring 14%
emotional 10%
hopeful 10%
sad 10%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 40%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.15

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