Of Things Gone Astray by Janina Matthewson

Of Things Gone Astray

Janina Matthewson

278 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary fantasy magical realism lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
Powered by AI (Beta)
Loading...

Description

On a seemingly normal morning in London, a group of people all lose something dear to them, something dear but peculiar: the front of their house, their piano keys, their sense of direction, their place of work.Meanwhile, Jake, a young boy whose f...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 218 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
reflective 60%
emotional 40%
lighthearted 40%
funny 33%
hopeful 33%
adventurous 26%
inspiring 26%
relaxing 20%
challenging 13%
sad 13%
tense 6%

Pace

medium 73%
slow 20%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | N/A: 30% | No: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.88

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...