Lily and the Octopus by Steven Rowley

Lily and the Octopus

Steven Rowley

320 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ emotional medium-paced
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A national bestseller combining the emotional depth of The Art of Racing in the Rain with the magical spirit of The Life of Pi, “Lily and the Octopus is the dog book you must read this summer” (The Washington Post). Ted—a gay, single, strugglin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,728 reviews

Moods

emotional 93%
sad 78%
funny 45%
reflective 40%
hopeful 25%
adventurous 16%
inspiring 15%
challenging 8%
lighthearted 8%
dark 6%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 19%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 17%

Average rating

3.77

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