The Flying Troutmans by Miriam Toews

The Flying Troutmans

Miriam Toews

288 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional sad fast-paced
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When Hattie’s moody boyfriend dumps her in Paris, she returns home to find that her sister Min is in the psych ward again. Freaked out by the prospect of becoming a surrogate mother to Min’s kids, Logan and Thebes, Hattie decides to take them in t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 614 reviews

Moods

emotional 94%
funny 73%
adventurous 55%
sad 55%
reflective 50%
hopeful 44%
dark 29%
challenging 20%
lighthearted 14%
inspiring 8%
relaxing 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 34%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.82

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