I may come across as a curmudgeon but the writing in this was just a bit too preachy. It's one of the dangers of a 3rd person POV. 

Was it heartwarming? Yes, mostly. Did the bad person get his comeuppance? Sure, but there were also excuses made. Did I get a bit emotional about the whale? Yes, but animals are my weakness. It was an easy little book to read and many of my issues were my own hangups. 

It will appeal to Paulo Coehlo and Mitch Albom fans.