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Mayflies by Andrew O'Hagan

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mpaigetet's review against another edition

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emotional reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? N/A
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.75

laurenshikari's review against another edition

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4.0

Its a lovely book about a group of young men. It helps if you’re somewhat familiar with 'bands' the young guys get excited about, but it is about friendships, life and being young and how youth experiences carrys on into middle age. Well written and well researched.

cels's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Loveable characters? No

3.5

ajrkph07's review against another edition

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challenging emotional sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

eastofmeridian's review against another edition

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4.0

Wow! The second half of this book is stunning with a beautiful yet sombre ending. Although the beginning is a little weaker, what Andrew O'Hagan does do build off of it is nothing short of spectacular. There are few works I've read that capture the depth of friendship and love between those friends. I couldn't read this without thinking about what I would do in these circumstances. I would absolutely recommend this, but beware, it's going to test you emotionally.