Idiopathy by Sam Byers

Idiopathy

Sam Byers

320 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging funny reflective slow-paced

Description

Shortlisted for the Costa First Novel award 2013, this bitterly humorous debut is a novel of love, narcissism, and ailing cattle. Katherine and Daniel used to be together. Now Katherine hates everyone, but not as much as she hates herself, whil...

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Community Reviews Summary of 88 reviews

Moods

dark 60%
funny 60%
sad 40%
challenging 20%
emotional 20%
reflective 20%
relaxing 20%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 33%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

2.87

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