Four Letters of Love by Niall Williams

Four Letters of Love

Niall Williams

342 pages • first pub 1997 (view editions)

fiction literary romance reflective slow-paced
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Four Letters of Love is ideal for readers who appreciate emotionally rich, introspective stories that explore the interplay of fate and human connection through lyrical prose and slow-burning, soulful narratives.

Description

Nicholas is 12, living with his parents, when his father gives up his job and throws the household into disarray. Across the country, Isabel is sent to convent school but runs away. Isabel and Nicholas are made for each other, but how will they know?

Community Reviews

3.82
based on 268 reviews

Moods

emotional: 88%

reflective: 83%

sad: 33%

hopeful: 27%

inspiring: 16%

dark: 11%

mysterious: 11%

relaxing: 5%

Pace

5% of readers chose fast
30% of readers chose medium
65% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

23% of readers chose A mix
76% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

82% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

29% of readers chose Yes
58% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

16% of readers chose Yes
75% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

63% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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