For the Good Times by David Keenan

For the Good Times

David Keenan

348 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical emotional fast-paced
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WINNER OF THE GORDON BURN PRIZE - 2019Sammy and his three friends live in the Ardoyne, an impoverished, predominantly Catholic area of North Belfast that has become the epicentre of a country intent on cannibalising itself. They love sharp clothes...

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Community Reviews Summary of 102 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
funny 91%
reflective 50%
adventurous 41%
challenging 41%
emotional 33%
mysterious 25%
sad 16%
tense 16%
hopeful 8%
informative 8%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 33%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 36% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 35% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 61% | No: 23% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

4.04

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