There But for the by Ali Smith

There But for the

Ali Smith with Anne Flosnik (Narrator)

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At a dinner party in the posh London suburb of Greenwich, Miles Garth suddenly leaves the table midway through the meal, locks himself in an upstairs room, and refuses to leave. An eclectic group of neighbors and friends slowly gathers around the ...

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Moods

reflective 78%
funny 55%
challenging 43%
mysterious 34%
emotional 27%
hopeful 24%
lighthearted 22%
adventurous 16%
inspiring 12%
informative 5%
dark 4%
sad 4%
relaxing 2%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 37%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 19% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 26% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 23% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.65

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