Bernard and the Cloth Monkey by Judith Bryan

Bernard and the Cloth Monkey

Judith Bryan with Bernardine Evaristo (Contributor)

224 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction literary dark emotional reflective medium-paced
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A shattering portrayal of family, guilt and unshakable bonds as a family's deepest secrets explosively unravelWhen Anita finally returns home to London after a long absence, everything has changed. Her father is dead, her mother is away, and she a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 38 reviews

Moods

dark 90%
emotional 80%
sad 60%
reflective 50%
mysterious 40%
challenging 30%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 37%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.62

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