An Evening of Long Goodbyes by Paul Murray

An Evening of Long Goodbyes

Paul Murray

437 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction funny reflective slow-paced
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Vastly entertaining and outright hilarious, Paul Murray's debut heralds the arrival of a major new Irish talent. His protagonist is endearing and wildly witty-part P. G. Wodehouse's Bertie Wooster, with a cantankerous dash of A Confederacy of Dunc...

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Community Reviews Summary of 117 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
reflective 37%
lighthearted 25%
challenging 12%
dark 12%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 12%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | Plot: 16% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.49

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