Deaf Sentence by David Lodge

Deaf Sentence

David Lodge

304 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction contemporary funny reflective slow-paced
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Funny and moving by turns, Deaf Sentence is a witty, original and absorbing account of one man’s effort to come to terms with deafness, ageing and mortality, and the comedy and tragedy of human lives.When the university merged his Department of En...

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Community Reviews Summary of 239 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
emotional 57%
funny 57%
informative 42%
sad 42%
lighthearted 14%
relaxing 14%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.45

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