The Life of the Mind by Christine Smallwood

The Life of the Mind

Christine Smallwood

240 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark reflective slow-paced
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A disaffected adjunct's life is disrupted by a miscarriage, forcing her to reckon with her body, work, relationships, and sense of self As an adjunct professor of English with no hope of finding a permanent position, Dorothy feels like a janitor i...

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Moods

reflective 82%
dark 46%
emotional 35%
funny 32%
sad 28%
challenging 20%
tense 11%
informative 5%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 49%
medium 40%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 94% | A mix: 2% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.43

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