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368 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307278869
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 14 August 2007
Description
A Spot of Bother is Mark Haddon's unforgettable follow-up to the internationally beloved bestseller The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. At sixty-one, George Hall is settling down to a comfortable retirement. When his tempestuous dau...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,595 reviews
Moods
emotional 57%
lighthearted 43%
reflective 39%
dark 25%
hopeful 17%
sad 17%
tense 14%
challenging 9%
relaxing 9%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Self harm, Panic attacks/disorders, InfidelityModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Cancer, Drug abuseMinor
Mental illness, Homophobia, Death
368 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307278869
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 14 August 2007
Description
A Spot of Bother is Mark Haddon's unforgettable follow-up to the internationally beloved bestseller The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. At sixty-one, George Hall is settling down to a comfortable retirement. When his tempestuous dau...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,595 reviews
Moods
emotional 57%
lighthearted 43%
reflective 39%
dark 25%
hopeful 17%
sad 17%
tense 14%
challenging 9%
relaxing 9%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Self harm, Panic attacks/disorders, InfidelityModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Cancer, Drug abuseMinor
Mental illness, Homophobia, Death