Remote Sympathy by Catherine Chidgey

Remote Sympathy

Catherine Chidgey

464 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective sad fast-paced
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An exquisitely readable, polyphonic novel of domestic drama and human connection set in and around a concentration camp in Germany during the second world war and its aftermath. Moving away from their lovely apartment in Munich isn't nearly as wre...

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Community Reviews Summary of 289 reviews

Moods

sad 82%
dark 78%
emotional 71%
reflective 56%
challenging 46%
informative 29%
tense 27%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 41%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 47% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 63% | No: 27% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.24

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