Lamb by Bonnie Nadzam

276 pages first pub 2011 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary dark reflective slow-paced
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Winner of the 2011 Flaherty-Dunnan First Novel PrizeLamb traces the self-discovery of David Lamb, a narcissistic middle aged man with a tendency toward dishonesty, in the weeks following the disintegration of his marriage and the death of his fath...

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Community Reviews Summary of 160 reviews

Moods

dark 71%
tense 71%
challenging 57%
sad 42%
emotional 28%
adventurous 14%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.32

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