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390 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780224080460
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Jonathan Cape
Publication date: 01 September 2006
Description
George Hall doesn't understand the modern obsession with talking about everything. 'The secret of contentment, George felt, lay in ignoring many things completely.' Some things in life, however, cannot be ignored. At fifty-seven, George is settlin...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,595 reviews
Moods
emotional 57%
lighthearted 43%
reflective 39%
dark 25%
hopeful 17%
sad 17%
tense 14%
challenging 9%
relaxing 9%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Self harm, Panic attacks/disorders, InfidelityModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Cancer, Drug abuseMinor
Mental illness, Homophobia, Death
390 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780224080460
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Jonathan Cape
Publication date: 01 September 2006
Description
George Hall doesn't understand the modern obsession with talking about everything. 'The secret of contentment, George felt, lay in ignoring many things completely.' Some things in life, however, cannot be ignored. At fifty-seven, George is settlin...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,595 reviews
Moods
emotional 57%
lighthearted 43%
reflective 39%
dark 25%
hopeful 17%
sad 17%
tense 14%
challenging 9%
relaxing 9%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Self harm, Panic attacks/disorders, InfidelityModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Cancer, Drug abuseMinor
Mental illness, Homophobia, Death