Human Croquet by Kate Atkinson

Human Croquet

Kate Atkinson

352 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction fantasy mysterious reflective slow-paced
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New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the YearPart fairy tale, part mystery, part coming-of-age novel, this novel tells the story of Isobel Fairfax, a girl growing up in Lythe, a typical 1960s British suburb. But Lythe was once the heart of a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 734 reviews

Moods

mysterious 78%
dark 72%
reflective 54%
emotional 33%
funny 27%
challenging 21%
sad 21%
adventurous 18%
tense 18%
hopeful 9%
lighthearted 6%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 33% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 37% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 29%

Average rating

3.72

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