Lean Fall Stand by Jon McGregor

Lean Fall Stand

Jon McGregor

288 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

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A thrilling and propulsive novel of an Antarctica expedition gone wrong and its far-reaching consequences for the explorers and their families "leaves the reader moved and subtly changed, as if she had become part of the story" (Hilary Mantel). Re...

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Community Reviews Summary of 424 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
reflective 64%
sad 49%
challenging 38%
adventurous 35%
hopeful 25%
informative 21%
inspiring 21%
tense 20%
dark 13%
mysterious 11%
funny 3%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 27%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 32% | Yes: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.67

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