The Wakes by Dianne Yarwood

The Wakes

Dianne Yarwood

296 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction contemporary dark tense medium-paced
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A heartfelt, funny and uplifting debut about two failing marriages, two strangers falling in love, two friends embarking on a catering business - and the four funerals that connect them allThis is a story about Clare, Louisa and Chris. And sometim...

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Community Reviews Summary of 61 reviews

Moods

emotional 69%
reflective 66%
hopeful 51%
sad 45%
funny 42%
lighthearted 36%
inspiring 30%
relaxing 12%
challenging 6%
informative 6%
dark 3%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 16%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 40% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

3.87

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