Ordinary Hazards by Anna Bruno

Ordinary Hazards

Anna Bruno

272 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

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Ordinary Hazards by Anna Bruno is a poignant and captivating novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate complex, character-driven stories that explore the intricacies of the human experience, particularly those who have faced grief, loss, and the complexities of love and family dynamics.

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Named a Best Debut Novel of 2020 by Library Journal "Seen through keen eyes and full of deep feeling, Ordinary Hazards delves into the psyche of a woman grappling with grief, loss, and the burdens of inheritance. Anna Bruno vividly renders the me...

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Community Reviews

3.65
based on 211 reviews

Moods

emotional: 90%

reflective: 68%

sad: 68%

dark: 54%

tense: 31%

challenging: 18%

hopeful: 9%

funny: 4%

inspiring: 4%

mysterious: 4%

Pace

8% of readers chose fast
50% of readers chose medium
41% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

30% of readers chose A mix
65% of readers chose Character
5% of readers chose N/A
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

61% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

22% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
36% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

19% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
66% of readers chose No
9% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

86% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

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