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The Stranger Times by C.K. McDonnell
4.0
adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Recent divorcee Hannah is desperate for a job and finds herself answering an ad for a job at the oddest newspaper around. What she gets is a cast of quirky characters, unexplained events and plenty of “loons”. Set in Manchester, where CK McDonnell lives, it’s a humorous real world meets fantasy creatures adventure. Perfect if you love the Rivers of London series, or the offbeat humour of Pratchett and Gaiman