The Choke by Sofie Laguna

The Choke

Sofie Laguna

369 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional slow-paced

Description

A mesmerising, harrowing and ultimately uplifting novel from the 2015 Miles Franklin winner.Abandoned by her mother as a toddler and only occasionally visited by her volatile father who keeps dangerous secrets, Justine is raised solely by her Pop,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 224 reviews

Moods

sad 100%
emotional 87%
dark 75%
challenging 62%
tense 62%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 37%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 42%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 71% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%

Average rating

4.18

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