The Illuminations by Andrew O'Hagan

The Illuminations

Andrew O'Hagan

304 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced
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How much do we keep from the people we love? Why is the truth so often buried in secrets? Can we learn from the past or must we forget it? The Illuminations, Andrew O'Hagan's fifth work of fiction, is a powerful, nuanced and deeply affecting novel...

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Community Reviews Summary of 175 reviews

Moods

reflective 76%
emotional 69%
sad 61%
hopeful 38%
challenging 23%
dark 15%
inspiring 15%
mysterious 15%
funny 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 46%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 91% | A mix: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 41%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | No: 18%

Average rating

3.3

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