The Northern Clemency by Philip Hensher

The Northern Clemency

Philip Hensher

738 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced
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Beginning in 1974 and ending with the fading of Thatcher's government in 1996, 'The Northern Clemency' is Philip Hensher's epic portrait of an entire era, a novel concerned with the lives of ordinary people and history on the move.

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Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
emotional 100%
hopeful 100%
informative 100%
inspiring 100%
reflective 100%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.46

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