The Gathering by Anne Enright

The Gathering

Anne Enright

fiction contemporary literary challenging reflective slow-paced

261 pages | first published 2007

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Anne Enright is a dazzling writer of international stature and one of Ireland’s most singular voices. Now she delivers The Gathering, a moving, evocative portrait of a large Irish family and a shot of fresh blood into the Irish literary tradition,...
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Summary of 1103 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
sad 72%
reflective 67%
emotional 62%
challenging 32%
tense 17%
mysterious 7%
funny 5%
hopeful 2%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 23%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 41% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 23%

Average rating

3.18

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