A Thousand Pardons by Jonathan Dee

A Thousand Pardons

Jonathan Dee

288 pages • first pub 2013 (view editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective medium-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy introspective explorations of human frailty and redemption, wrapped in a sharp critique of modern society's obsession with image and accountability.

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For readers of Jonathan Franzen and Richard Russo, Jonathan Dee’s novels are masterful works of literary fiction. In this sharply observed tale of self-invention and public scandal, Dee raises a trenchant question: what do we really want when we a...

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3.04
based on 403 reviews

Moods

dark: 66%

adventurous: 33%

hopeful: 33%

lighthearted: 33%

reflective: 33%

Pace

33% of readers chose medium
66% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

50% of readers chose A mix
50% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

50% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

50% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

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