The Road Home by Rose Tremain

The Road Home

Rose Tremain

384 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging reflective sad medium-paced
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Description

Lev is on his way from Eastern Europe to Britain, seeking work. But Lev has an outsider's vision of the place we call home. Lev begins with no job, little money, and few words of English. He has only his memories, his hopes, and a certain skill pr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 456 reviews

Moods

emotional 67%
reflective 67%
sad 56%
hopeful 40%
inspiring 29%
challenging 24%
dark 16%
funny 13%
adventurous 8%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%
lighthearted 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 39%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 44%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 40% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.7

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