The Peculiar Life of a Lonely Postman by Denis Thériault

The Peculiar Life of a Lonely Postman

Denis Thériault with Liedewy Hawke (Translator)

119 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance reflective medium-paced
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*Selected for Simon Mayo's BBC Radio 2 Book Club*Secretly steaming open envelopes and reading the letters inside, Bilodo has found an escape from his lonely and routine life as a postman. When one day he comes across a mysterious letter containing...

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Community Reviews Summary of 729 reviews

Moods

reflective 57%
mysterious 53%
dark 37%
emotional 36%
sad 24%
lighthearted 18%
funny 16%
relaxing 12%
tense 12%
hopeful 10%
challenging 7%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 3%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 37%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 39% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.63

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