A Modern Family by Helga Flatland

A Modern Family

Helga Flatland with Rosie Hedger (Translator)

236 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced
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A family holiday creates unexpected drama when Liv, Ellen and H kon's elderly parents announce their decision to divorce. The Norwegian Anne Tyler makes her English debut in a beautiful, insightful and perceptive novel. When Liv, Ellen and H kon, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 330 reviews

Moods

reflective 82%
emotional 80%
sad 20%
hopeful 15%
relaxing 10%
tense 10%
challenging 7%
lighthearted 7%
adventurous 2%
dark 2%
funny 2%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 44%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 91% | A mix: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.78

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