A Long Way Down by Nick Hornby

A Long Way Down

Nick Hornby with Clara Drechsler (Translator), Harald Hellmann (Translator)

341 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional funny medium-paced

Description

Vier Menschen auf dem Dach eines Londoner Hochhauses, die sich an Silvester das Leben nehmen wollen, schließen einen Pakt: Neuer gemeinsamer Selbstmord-Termin ist der Valentinstag. Es bleiben sechs Wochen, die gemeinsam überlebt werden müssen.

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Moods

funny 68%
dark 50%
reflective 47%
emotional 44%
hopeful 36%
sad 23%
lighthearted 15%
inspiring 13%
adventurous 7%
challenging 7%
tense 5%
relaxing 3%
mysterious 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 18%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 36% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 29%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.36

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