The Cockroach by Ian McEwan

The Cockroach

Ian McEwan

fiction contemporary fantasy politics challenging funny reflective medium-paced

64 pages | first published 2019

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That morning, Jim Sams, clever but by no means profound, woke from uneasy dreams to find himself transformed into a gigantic creature.Jim Sams has undergone a metamorphosis. In his previous life he was ignored or loathed, but in his new incarnatio...
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Summary of 699 reviews

Moods

funny 83%
reflective 39%
dark 33%
challenging 26%
lighthearted 19%
mysterious 17%
adventurous 14%
informative 8%
emotional 3%
tense 3%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 31%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 36% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 61% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.07

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