A Long Way Down by Nick Hornby

A Long Way Down

Nick Hornby with Clara Drechsler (Translator), Harald Hellmann (Translator)

341 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional funny medium-paced
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Vier Menschen auf dem Dach eines Londoner Hochhauses, die sich an Silvester das Leben nehmen wollen, schließen einen Pakt: Neuer gemeinsamer Selbstmord-Termin ist der Valentinstag. Es bleiben sechs Wochen, die gemeinsam überlebt werden müssen.

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Moods

funny 74%
dark 51%
reflective 48%
emotional 47%
hopeful 39%
sad 23%
inspiring 17%
lighthearted 15%
challenging 9%
adventurous 6%
tense 3%
relaxing 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 18%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 34% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 42% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.37

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