Late in the Day by Tessa Hadley

Late in the Day

Tessa Hadley

288 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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The lives of two close-knit couples are irrevocably changed by an untimely death in the latest from Tessa Hadley, the acclaimed novelist and short story master who “recruits admirers with each book” (Hilary Mantel).Alexandr and Christine and Zacha...

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Community Reviews Summary of 595 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
emotional 81%
sad 47%
dark 21%
hopeful 14%
challenging 9%
tense 9%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 3%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 47%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 42% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 3% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.4

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