A Boy of Good Breeding by Miriam Toews

A Boy of Good Breeding

Miriam Toews

248 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective slow-paced
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Life in Winnipeg didn’t go as planned for Knute and her daughter. But living back in Algren with her parents and working for the longtime mayor, Hosea Funk, has its own challenges: Knute finds herself mixed up with Hosea’s attempts to achieve his ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 169 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 85%
funny 71%
emotional 57%
hopeful 28%
sad 28%
adventurous 14%
relaxing 14%

Pace

fast 42%
slow 28%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | Plot: 28% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | N/A: 14%

Average rating

3.63

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