Sonny Liston was a Friend of Mine by Thom Jones

Sonny Liston was a Friend of Mine

Thom Jones

224 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective slow-paced
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Dilapidated fight arenas, Christmas in a psychiatric ward, chaotic emergency rooms - this is the world of Thom Jones, whose stories have a passion and depth which put them in a league of their own.Sonny Liston was a Friend of Mine, a collection of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 70 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
tense 60%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
hopeful 20%
informative 20%
inspiring 20%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.74

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