Songs for the Missing by Stewart O'Nan

Songs for the Missing

Stewart O'Nan

287 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction literary mystery mysterious reflective sad slow-paced
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A heartfelt family drama of loss and reconciliation with the unthinkable, from the author of Emily, Alone and Henry, HimselfReturning again to the theme of working-class people and their wrenching concerns, Songs for the Missing begins with the su...

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Community Reviews Summary of 307 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
reflective 60%
sad 60%
dark 40%
emotional 20%

Pace

slow 83%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 16% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.3

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