Emotionally Weird by Kate Atkinson

Emotionally Weird

Kate Atkinson

368 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

Emotionally Weird is a thoroughly original and hilarious new novel about mothers, daughters, and love, by the author of Behind the Scenes at the Museum On a weather-beaten island off the coast of Scotland, Effie and her mother, Nora, take refuge ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 464 reviews

Moods

funny 75%
mysterious 66%
lighthearted 50%
adventurous 33%
emotional 33%
challenging 25%
reflective 16%
relaxing 16%
dark 8%
sad 8%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 26%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 37% | Character: 37% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 30% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.46

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