Autumn by Ali Smith

272 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective medium-paced
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A Man Booker Prize Finalist, the first novel in Ali Smith’s Seasonal Quartet is an unforgettable story about aging and time and love—and stories themselves. Autumn. Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness. Two old friends—Daniel, a centenarian,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 10,197 reviews

Moods

reflective 86%
emotional 47%
challenging 29%
hopeful 25%
funny 24%
inspiring 20%
relaxing 13%
sad 13%
lighthearted 11%
mysterious 11%
informative 9%
adventurous 4%
dark 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 40%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.76

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