Pilgrim by Timothy Findley

Pilgrim

Timothy Findley

496 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction historical literary challenging reflective slow-paced
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On April 17, 1912 -- ironically, only two days after the sinking of the Titanic -- a figure known only as Pilgrim tries to commit suicide by hanging himself from a tree. When he is found five hours later, his heart miraculously begins to beat agai...

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Community Reviews Summary of 223 reviews

Moods

mysterious 87%
dark 75%
challenging 62%
emotional 37%
reflective 37%
sad 25%
tense 12%

Pace

slow 87%
medium 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.88

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