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One Good Turn by Kate Atkinson

kbrown730's review against another edition

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dark funny mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

sarah_readinglog's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

lucyhale's review against another edition

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medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

literally_jayqwellin's review against another edition

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dark mysterious sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

2.0

monkeyboystiff's review against another edition

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5.0

Fantastic - interesting plot, good characterisation, and some great twists at the end

mezzoir's review against another edition

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2.0

Kate Atkinson is just not for me. I keep wanting to say to her, "Ok now we've had a few pages of imagining / backstory so can't we just get on with it?"

testaroscia's review against another edition

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4.0

Her writing is a pleasure to read. If you like the genre she is a must read

merrynhughes's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

mushypeasonearth's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

celtic67's review against another edition

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4.0

This was a improbable tale. Could it happen? of course not. But sometimes that is what you want in a book. Something to suspend your disbelief; and give you a good time. We'll done Kate I enjoyed the time spent with you and your characters. I will read more.