Blue Skies by T.C. Boyle

Blue Skies

T.C. Boyle

367 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction literary thriller dark funny reflective medium-paced

Description

The joyfully freewheeling, funny and profound new novel from 'one of the most inventive, adventurous and accomplished fiction writers in the US today' (Lionel Shriver)Welcome to America. On the east coast, homes are being swallowed by the ocean; o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 98 reviews

Moods

dark 84%
reflective 57%
emotional 40%
tense 38%
sad 34%
funny 32%
challenging 28%
informative 22%
adventurous 12%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 17%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 33% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 27%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 40% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.72

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