Never Mind by Edward St Aubyn

256 pages first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction contemporary dark funny slow-paced
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Winner of the Betty Trask Award, Never Mind is the first in Edward St Aubyn's semi-autobiographical Patrick Melrose novels, adapted for TV for Sky Atlantic and starring Benedict Cumberbatch as aristocratic addict, Patrick.At his mother’s family ho...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,215 reviews

Moods

dark 98%
sad 52%
tense 39%
emotional 35%
funny 28%
challenging 21%
reflective 17%
adventurous 1%

Pace

slow 36%
fast 32%
medium 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 93% | A mix: 4% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1% | Yes: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.68

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