Reading in the Dark by Seamus Deane

Reading in the Dark

Seamus Deane

256 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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A New York Times Notable BookWinner of the Guardian Fiction PrizeWinner of the Irish Times Fiction Award and International Award "A swift and masterful transformation of family griefs and political violence into something at once rhapsodic and hea...

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Community Reviews Summary of 445 reviews

Moods

dark 78%
emotional 78%
reflective 57%
sad 51%
mysterious 45%
challenging 42%
tense 39%
informative 15%
funny 12%
adventurous 6%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 21%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 48% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | N/A: 17% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.67

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