Bowlaway by Elizabeth McCracken

384 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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A sweeping and enchanting new novel from the widely beloved, award-winning author Elizabeth McCracken about three generations of an unconventional New England family who own and operate a candlepin bowling alley.From the day she is discovered unco...

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Community Reviews Summary of 825 reviews

Moods

emotional 50%
reflective 44%
funny 35%
lighthearted 29%
mysterious 23%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
hopeful 11%
sad 11%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 34%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 30% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.2

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