1982, Janine by Alasdair Gray

1982, Janine

Alasdair Gray

352 pages first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective slow-paced
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1982, Janine is a liberal novel of the most satisfying kind. Set over the course of one night inside the head of Jock McLeish, an aging, divorced, alcoholic, insomniac supervisor of security installations, as he tipples in the bedroom of a small S...

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Community Reviews Summary of 104 reviews

Moods

dark 90%
reflective 81%
challenging 63%
funny 45%
sad 45%
emotional 27%
tense 27%
hopeful 18%
inspiring 18%
mysterious 18%
adventurous 9%

Pace

slow 63%
medium 36%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 30%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 30% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.9

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