Lamb by Bernard MacLaverty

160 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction literary reflective medium-paced
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When Brother Michael inherits a small legacy, he defies his elders and runs away from the Home, taking with him twelve-year-old Owen. Posing as father and son, they concentrate on discovering the happiness that is so unfamiliar to them both, but a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 40 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 100%
dark 66%
sad 66%
adventurous 33%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 33%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.7

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