Small Island by Andrea Levy

Small Island

Andrea Levy

533 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional medium-paced

Description

It is 1948, and England is recovering from a war. But at 21 Nevern Street, London, the conflict has only just begun. Queenie Bligh's neighbours do not approve when she agrees to take in Jamaican lodgers, but Queenie doesn't know when her husband w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,375 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
reflective 62%
sad 43%
informative 42%
challenging 39%
funny 29%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 19%
tense 18%
adventurous 14%
dark 13%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 22%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 44% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.99

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