The Laying On of Hands: Stories by Alan Bennett

The Laying On of Hands: Stories

Alan Bennett

208 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction short stories funny slow-paced
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Alan Bennett's extraordinary ear for dialogue and sharpness of perception have made him a master storyteller. In "Father! Father! Burning Bright" he writes with tragicomic insight about a son's vigil at his father's deathbed where their lifelong b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 71 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
emotional 33%
lighthearted 33%
reflective 33%

Pace

fast 33%
slow 33%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.41

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