Carrying Albert Home: The Somewhat True Story of A Man, His Wife, and Her Alligator by Homer Hickam

Carrying Albert Home: The Somewhat True Story of A Man, His Wife, and Her Alligator

Homer Hickam

416 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

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The Great Depression had turned the American dream into a bitter tragedy. That's when Elsie and Homer's epic adventure began . . .A journey of a thousand miles. With an alligator on the back seat. And John Steinbeck as a passenger.This is a tale w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 348 reviews

Moods

adventurous 82%
funny 74%
lighthearted 60%
emotional 34%
hopeful 22%
reflective 17%
inspiring 14%
relaxing 14%
sad 8%
mysterious 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 21%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 35% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

3.76

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