To Battersea Park by Philip Hensher

To Battersea Park

Philip Hensher

272 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

The new novel from the Booker shortlisted author of The Northern ClemencyAn order is issued. A population may not meet, or touch or speak to each other. They stay inside, and the reality of a few streets in a capital city emerges. An underground r...

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Community Reviews Summary of 32 reviews

Moods

reflective 82%
emotional 52%
dark 47%
sad 47%
challenging 41%
mysterious 41%
adventurous 23%
tense 23%
hopeful 17%
funny 11%
inspiring 11%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 41%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 47% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 23% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 31% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | No: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 13% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.51

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