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424 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241309469
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: 08 November 2018
Description
Set in the Midlands and London over the last eight years, Jonathan Coe follows a brilliantly vivid cast of characters through a time of immense change and disruption in Britain. There are the early married years of Sophie and Ian who disagree abou...
Community Reviews Summary of 987 reviews
Moods
funny 54%
informative 44%
emotional 40%
hopeful 19%
lighthearted 17%
challenging 15%
sad 13%
inspiring 8%
relaxing 7%
dark 5%
tense 5%
adventurous 3%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 13% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Xenophobia, Racism, MurderModerate
Pregnancy, Terminal illness, Hate crime
424 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241309469
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: 08 November 2018
Description
Set in the Midlands and London over the last eight years, Jonathan Coe follows a brilliantly vivid cast of characters through a time of immense change and disruption in Britain. There are the early married years of Sophie and Ian who disagree abou...
Community Reviews Summary of 987 reviews
Moods
funny 54%
informative 44%
emotional 40%
hopeful 19%
lighthearted 17%
challenging 15%
sad 13%
inspiring 8%
relaxing 7%
dark 5%
tense 5%
adventurous 3%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 13% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Xenophobia, Racism, MurderModerate
Pregnancy, Terminal illness, Hate crime