Never Far From Nowhere by Andrea Levy

Never Far From Nowhere

Andrea Levy

282 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical literary challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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NEVER FAR FROM NOWHERE is the story of two sisters, Olive and Vivien, born in London to Jamaican parents and brought up on a council estate. They go to the same grammar school, but while Vivien's life becomes a chaotic mix of friendships, youth cl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 111 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
reflective 66%
challenging 50%
sad 50%
funny 16%
hopeful 16%
informative 16%
inspiring 16%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.73

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