The Hop by Diana Clarke

The Hop

Diana Clarke

528 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

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Description

A page-turning feminist novel that tells the story of a poor scrappy girl from rural New Zealand who grows reluctantly into a sex icon, the face of a movement, and a mother, all at the same time. Kate Burns grows up wanting attention from her Ma, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 391 reviews

Moods

emotional 74%
dark 46%
reflective 40%
informative 33%
inspiring 32%
funny 30%
challenging 27%
hopeful 27%
sad 19%
tense 12%
adventurous 9%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 2%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 47%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.39

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