Docherty (Coronet Books) by William McIlvanney

Docherty (Coronet Books)

William McIlvanney

359 pages first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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His face made a fist at the world. The twined remnant of umbilicus projected vulnerably. Hands, feet and prick. He had come equipped for the job.Newborn Conn Docherty, raw as a fresh wound, lies between his parents in their tenement room, with no ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 30 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 100%
sad 100%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
funny 50%
hopeful 50%
informative 50%
inspiring 50%
lighthearted 50%
tense 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.81

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