At the Table by Claire Powell

At the Table

Claire Powell

336 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional funny reflective medium-paced

Description

Set across 12 months of increasingly combustible meals and drinks gatherings, Powell's witty and relatable debut novel picks apart the complexities of family dynamics with scalpel sharp aplomb.To Nicole and Jamie Maguire, their parents seem the id...

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Community Reviews Summary of 93 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
reflective 63%
funny 42%
sad 30%
hopeful 21%
tense 21%
challenging 15%
dark 12%
lighthearted 12%
inspiring 6%
adventurous 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 20%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 30%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.83

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