The Mess We're In by Annie Macmanus

The Mess We're In

Annie Macmanus

312 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

Orla Quinn is having a mad time of it.It's the turn of the millennium and, landing in London with nothing but her beloved CDs and demos, Orla moves into a squalid Kilburn house with her best mate and a band called Shiva.Orla wants to make music, b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 122 reviews

Moods

emotional 58%
reflective 51%
funny 41%
lighthearted 39%
hopeful 34%
sad 19%
adventurous 17%
inspiring 17%
dark 14%
tense 9%
informative 7%
relaxing 4%
challenging 2%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 23%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.34

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