How the Penguins Saved Veronica by Hazel Prior

How the Penguins Saved Veronica

Veronica McCreedy #1

Hazel Prior

368 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
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A curmudgeonly but charming old woman, her estranged grandson, and a colony of penguins proves it’s never too late to be the person you want to be in this rich, heartwarming story from the acclaimed author of Ellie and the Harpmaker.Eighty-five-ye...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,884 reviews

Moods

emotional 62%
hopeful 60%
lighthearted 56%
adventurous 55%
funny 52%
inspiring 45%
reflective 37%
informative 16%
sad 15%
relaxing 11%
challenging 2%
mysterious 2%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 15%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 8%

Average rating

4.0

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