A Terrible Kindness by Jo Browning Wroe

A Terrible Kindness

Jo Browning Wroe

388 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
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Tonight nineteen-year-old William Lavery is dressed for success, his first black-tie do. It's the Midlands Chapter of the Institute of Embalmers Ladies' Night Dinner Dance, and William is taking Gloria in her sequined evening gown. He can barely b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,194 reviews

Moods

emotional 94%
sad 76%
reflective 67%
hopeful 53%
challenging 28%
inspiring 28%
dark 21%
informative 12%
tense 5%
funny 2%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 21%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%

Average rating

4.18

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