Notes from a Coma by Mike McCormack

Notes from a Coma

Mike McCormack

199 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction science fiction challenging reflective medium-paced
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JJ O’ Malley, adopted from a Romanian orphanage by a single father in the west of Ireland, grows up a permanent outsider, and yet he finds his place in the community. At least until his world is shaken by the death of his best friend, and he volun...

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Community Reviews Summary of 68 reviews

Moods

reflective 91%
challenging 58%
dark 50%
emotional 41%
sad 33%
mysterious 25%
hopeful 16%
informative 16%
adventurous 8%
tense 8%

Pace

fast 45%
slow 36%
medium 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 42% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 11% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.46

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