Eggshells by Caitriona Lally

Eggshells

Caitriona Lally

263 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary adventurous funny reflective slow-paced
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Description

Vivian doesn't feel like she fits in - and never has. As a child, she was so whimsical that her parents told her she was "left by fairies." Now, living alone in Dublin, the neighbors treat her like she's crazy, her older sister condescends to her,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 325 reviews

Moods

funny 57%
reflective 48%
sad 48%
lighthearted 36%
challenging 33%
dark 24%
adventurous 21%
emotional 21%
mysterious 18%
hopeful 12%
relaxing 6%
informative 3%
tense 3%

Pace

slow 69%
medium 26%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 97% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.05

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