Beatlebone by Kevin Barry

Beatlebone

Kevin Barry

299 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction music reflective slow-paced
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A searing, surreal novel that blends fantasy and reality—and Beatles fandom—from one of literature’s most striking contemporary voices, author of the international sensation City of Bohane It is 1978, and John Lennon has escaped New York City to t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 355 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
dark 61%
funny 57%
mysterious 52%
emotional 33%
challenging 28%
adventurous 23%
sad 19%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 4%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 38%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 22% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.39

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