A History of Loneliness by John Boyne

A History of Loneliness

John Boyne

384 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary dark slow-paced
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Propelled into the priesthood by a family tragedy, Odran Yates is full of hope and ambition. When he arrives at Clonliffe Seminary in the 1970s, it is a time in Ireland when priests are highly respected, and Odran believes that he is pledging his ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,003 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
emotional 78%
sad 74%
challenging 59%
reflective 58%
tense 21%
informative 17%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 32%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | No: 24% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Average rating

4.23

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