The Truth Must Dazzle Gradually by Helen Cullen

The Truth Must Dazzle Gradually

Helen Cullen

336 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective medium-paced
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On an island off the west coast of Ireland, the Moone family gathers. Maeve is an actor, struggling with her most challenging role yet - as a mother to four children. Murtagh, her devoted husband, is a potter whose craft brought them from the city...

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Community Reviews Summary of 151 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
sad 77%
reflective 72%
hopeful 52%
dark 50%
challenging 22%
inspiring 11%
funny 9%
tense 4%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 26%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.99

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