Lily and the Octopus by Steven Rowley

Lily and the Octopus

Steven Rowley

307 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ emotional medium-paced
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Description

Ted—a gay, single, struggling writer is stuck: unable to open himself up to intimacy except through the steadfast companionship of Lily, his elderly dachshund. When Lily’s health is compromised, Ted vows to save her by any means necessary. By turn...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,812 reviews

Moods

emotional 93%
sad 79%
funny 45%
reflective 41%
hopeful 26%
adventurous 16%
inspiring 15%
lighthearted 9%
challenging 7%
dark 6%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 19%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 18%

Average rating

3.77

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