Summer by Ali Smith

208 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging reflective medium-paced
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The unmissable finale to Ali Smith's dazzling literary tour de force: the Seasonal quartet concludes in 2020 with Summer In the present, Sacha knows the world's in trouble. Her brother Robert just is trouble. Their mother and father are having tr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,103 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
emotional 50%
challenging 42%
hopeful 42%
inspiring 31%
funny 22%
informative 21%
sad 14%
adventurous 6%
dark 6%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 4%
tense 3%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 31%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.07

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