Some Hope by Edward St Aubyn

209 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction contemporary dark funny slow-paced
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THE THIRD PATRICK MELROSE NOVEL Patrick Melrose, cleaned-up and world-weary, is a reluctant guest at a glittering party deep in the English countryside. Amid a crowd of flitting social dragonflies, he finds his search for redemption and capacity f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 201 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
funny 59%
reflective 44%
emotional 33%
hopeful 25%
sad 22%
challenging 18%
tense 7%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 32%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 45%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | No: 36% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 95% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.76

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