We Think the World of You by J.R. Ackerley

We Think the World of You

J.R. Ackerley with P.N. Furbank

209 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ emotional slow-paced
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We Think the World of You combines acute social realism and dark fantasy, and was described by J.R. Ackerley as "a fairy tale for adults." Frank, the narrator, is a middle-aged civil servant, intelligent, acerbic, self-righteous, angry. He is in l...

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Community Reviews Summary of 65 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
emotional 50%
funny 37%
sad 37%
dark 25%
adventurous 12%
challenging 12%
hopeful 12%
tense 12%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 37%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 22%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 25% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | No: 37%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.73

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