The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling

The Casual Vacancy

J.K. Rowling

503 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective medium-paced
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When Barry Fairweather dies unexpectedly in his early forties, the little town of Pagford is left in shock. Pagford is, seemingly, an English idyll, with a cobbled market square and an ancient abbey, but what lies behind the pretty facade is a to...

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Community Reviews Summary of 22,274 reviews

Moods

emotional 63%
dark 58%
sad 53%
reflective 33%
tense 32%
challenging 20%
mysterious 15%
funny 12%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 3%
hopeful 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 41%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.32

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