The Painter's Friend by Howard Cunnell

The Painter's Friend

Howard Cunnell

288 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark emotional reflective medium-paced
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‘One of the books of the year. Cunnell’s style is matchless: intimate, dark, sincere, wry and exquisitely beautiful’ – Irish Times‘A cracking, urgent page-turner of a novel’ – ObserverThe painter Terry Godden was on the brink of his first success....

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Community Reviews Summary of 11 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
reflective 66%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
sad 50%
mysterious 33%
tense 33%
informative 16%
inspiring 16%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 33%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.57

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