The Night Brother by Rosie Garland

The Night Brother

Rosie Garland

fiction historical lgbtqia+ magical realism adventurous challenging dark slow-paced

384 pages | first published 2017

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Rich are the delights of late nineteenth-century Manchester for young siblings Edie and Gnome. They bicker, banter, shout and scream their way through the city's streets, embracing its charms and dangers. But as the pair grow up, it is Gnome who r...
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Summary of 66 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
mysterious 66%
emotional 50%
tense 50%
adventurous 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
challenging 16%
hopeful 16%

Pace

medium 85%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.56

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