A Fraction of the Whole by Steve Toltz

A Fraction of the Whole

Steve Toltz

530 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction contemporary adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Meet the Deans “The fact is, the whole of Australia despises my father more than any other man, just as they adore my uncle more than any other man. I might as well set the story straight about both of them . . .” Heroes or Criminals? Crackpots or...

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Community Reviews Summary of 558 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
funny 61%
reflective 61%
dark 47%
emotional 47%
lighthearted 19%
mysterious 19%
challenging 14%
sad 14%
tense 14%
hopeful 9%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 25%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 47%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 31%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.02

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