A Long Way Down by Nick Hornby

A Long Way Down

Nick Hornby

333 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional funny medium-paced
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A wise, affecting novel from the beloved, award-winning author of Funny Girl, High Fidelity, and About A Boy. Nick Hornby mines the hearts and psyches of four lost souls who connect just when they've reached the end of the line. In four distinct ...

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Moods

funny 75%
dark 52%
reflective 47%
emotional 46%
hopeful 39%
sad 23%
inspiring 16%
lighthearted 16%
challenging 8%
adventurous 6%
tense 4%
relaxing 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 18%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 34% | Yes: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.37

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