Expo 58 by Jonathan Coe

Expo 58

Jonathan Coe

263 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical funny fast-paced
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Description

London, 1958: unassuming civil servant Thomas Foley is plucked from his desk at the Central Office of Information and sent on a six-month trip to Brussels. His task: to keep an eye on The Brittania, a brand new pub which will form the heart of the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 263 reviews

Moods

mysterious 55%
funny 33%
adventurous 22%
informative 22%
lighthearted 22%
relaxing 22%
sad 22%
reflective 11%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 40%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 28% | Character: 14% | N/A: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.39

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