There but for the by Ali Smith

There but for the

Ali Smith

256 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

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From the acclaimed, award-winning author—when a dinner-party guest named Miles locks himself in an upstairs room and refuses to come out, he sets off a media frenzy. He also sets in motion a mesmerizing puzzle of a novel, one that harnesses acroba...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,387 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
funny 55%
challenging 43%
mysterious 34%
emotional 27%
hopeful 24%
lighthearted 22%
adventurous 16%
inspiring 12%
informative 5%
dark 4%
sad 4%
relaxing 2%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 37%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 19% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 26% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 23% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.65

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