Not Forgetting The Whale by John Ironmonger

Not Forgetting The Whale

John Ironmonger

368 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary hopeful reflective medium-paced
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When a young man washes up, naked, on the sands of St Piran in Cornwall, he is quickly rescued by the villagers. From the retired village doctor and the schoolteacher, to the beachcomber and the owner of the local bar, the priest's wife and the ro...

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Community Reviews Summary of 818 reviews

Moods

hopeful 65%
reflective 62%
inspiring 52%
adventurous 39%
emotional 37%
informative 22%
lighthearted 17%
dark 16%
funny 14%
challenging 12%
tense 12%
mysterious 10%
relaxing 10%
sad 10%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 20%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 27% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.88

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