The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle by Matt Cain

The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle

Matt Cain

384 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ literary emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

Description

Every day, Albert Entwistle makes his way through the streets of his small English town, delivering letters and parcels and returning greetings with a quick wave and a “how do?” Everyone on his route knows Albert, or thinks they do—a man of quiet ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,120 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
hopeful 82%
inspiring 60%
reflective 51%
lighthearted 32%
funny 31%
sad 20%
adventurous 15%
informative 6%
challenging 4%
relaxing 4%
mysterious 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 16%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 1% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 12%

Average rating

4.08

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