Long Island by Colm Tóibín

304 pages first pub 2024 (editions)

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Long Island is Colm Tóibín’s masterpiece: an exquisite, exhilarating novel that asks whether it is possible to truly return to the past and renew the great love that seemed gone forever. The sequel to Colm Tóibín's prize-winning, bestselling novel...

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Community Reviews Summary of 66 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
emotional 75%
sad 40%
tense 27%
hopeful 12%
challenging 7%
mysterious 5%
dark 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 26%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 39%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 27% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.89

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