The Distance Between Us by Maggie O'Farrell

The Distance Between Us

Maggie O'Farrell

384 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary romance emotional reflective slow-paced
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Gripping, insightful and deft, THE DISTANCE BETWEEN US by Maggie O'Farrell is a haunting story of the way our families shape our lives, from the award-winning author of THIS MUST BE THE PLACE. It was a Sunday Times Top Ten bestseller and won the S...

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Community Reviews Summary of 520 reviews

Moods

emotional 74%
reflective 49%
mysterious 38%
hopeful 29%
adventurous 21%
sad 16%
tense 16%
lighthearted 15%
dark 11%
funny 7%
relaxing 5%
challenging 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 26%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.57

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