Tinkers by Paul Harding

Tinkers

Paul Harding

192 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective slow-paced
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An old man lies dying. As time collapses into memory, he travels deep into his past where he is reunited with his father and relives the wonder and pain of his impoverished New England youth. At once heartbreaking and life affirming, Tinkers is an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,352 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
emotional 63%
sad 41%
challenging 38%
dark 17%
mysterious 16%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 6%
relaxing 5%
adventurous 4%
informative 4%
tense 4%

Pace

slow 69%
medium 27%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 5% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 18% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.37

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