A History of Loneliness by John Boyne

A History of Loneliness

John Boyne

471 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary dark slow-paced

Description

Odran Yates enters Clonliffe Seminary in 1972 after his mother informs him that he has a vocation to the priesthood He goes in full of ambition and hope dedicated to his studies and keen to make friends Forty years later Odrans devotion has been c...

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Moods

dark 76%
emotional 76%
sad 73%
reflective 60%
challenging 56%
tense 17%
informative 13%
inspiring 4%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 34%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 31% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

4.21

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