If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things by Jon McGregor

If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things

Jon McGregor

288 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced
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On a street in a town in the North of England, ordinary people are going through the motions of their everyday existence – street cricket, barbecues, painting windows… A young man is in love with a neighbour who does not even know his name. An old...

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Moods

reflective 80%
emotional 73%
mysterious 47%
sad 44%
hopeful 23%
challenging 22%
tense 22%
dark 17%
inspiring 13%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
funny 4%
adventurous 2%
informative 2%

Pace

slow 64%
medium 30%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 27% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.86

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