Malagash by Joey Comeau

Malagash

Joey Comeau

182 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction literary reflective slow-paced
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Description

A precisely crafted, darkly humorous portrait of a family in mourning.Sunday’s father is dying of cancer. They’ve come home to Malagash, on the north shore of Nova Scotia, so he can die where he grew up. Her mother and her brother are both devasta...

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Community Reviews Summary of 215 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
reflective 86%
sad 86%
funny 40%
hopeful 40%
inspiring 18%
dark 13%
challenging 9%
adventurous 4%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 35%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | A mix: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 36% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 27%

Average rating

4.27

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