The Cockroach by Ian McEwan

The Cockroach

Ian McEwan

100 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary fantasy politics funny fast-paced
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That morning, Jim Sams, clever but by no means profound, woke from uneasy dreams to find himself transformed into a gigantic creature.Jim Sams has undergone a metamorphosis. In his previous life he was ignored or loathed, but in his new incarnatio...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,122 reviews

Moods

funny 75%
reflective 41%
dark 28%
lighthearted 26%
challenging 19%
adventurous 14%
mysterious 12%
informative 9%
tense 5%
sad 2%
emotional 1%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 29%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 45% | A mix: 35% | Character: 15% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.11

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