If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things by Jon McGregor

If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things

Jon McGregor

288 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

On a street in a town in the North of England, ordinary people are going through the motions of their everyday existence – street cricket, barbecues, painting windows… A young man is in love with a neighbour who does not even know his name. An old...

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Community Reviews Summary of 769 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
emotional 72%
mysterious 55%
sad 47%
challenging 20%
hopeful 20%
dark 15%
tense 15%
inspiring 12%
relaxing 5%
adventurous 2%
funny 2%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 68%
medium 29%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 32% | No: 29%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 42% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 36% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.88

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