The Lowlife by Alexander Baron
The Lowlife

Alexander Baron

The Lowlife

Alexander Baron

208 pages first pub 1963 (view editions)

fiction informative slow-paced
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The Lowlife by Alexander Baron is ideal for readers who enjoy morally complex characters and slow-burning, character-driven narratives that delve into the gritty underbelly of urban life and the consequences of hidden guilt.

Description

Harryboy is lowlife, scum. Trouble starts for him when the Deaners move into his boarding house. Quicker than he can place a bet on a dog, Harryboy finds himself the admired hero and evil genius of the family, particularly for the child Gregory. B...

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4.49
based on 23 reviews

Moods

dark: 100%

challenging: 50%

funny: 50%

informative: 50%

lighthearted: 50%


Pace

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medium

Plot or character driven?

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Character

Strong character development?

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Complicated

Loveable characters?

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Complicated
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Diverse cast of characters?

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Complicated

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