The Misfortunates by Dimitri Verhulst

The Misfortunates

Dimitri Verhulst

199 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

Frank, tender, and brutally funny, this is a vibrantly entertaining story about a boy growing up in a family of desperate alcoholics.

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Moods

funny 86%
reflective 48%
dark 41%
emotional 37%
sad 30%
lighthearted 16%
challenging 9%
relaxing 6%
hopeful 4%
adventurous 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 33%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 28% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.57

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