Light Perpetual by Francis Spufford

Light Perpetual

Francis Spufford

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fiction historical adventurous emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

From the critically acclaimed and award‑winning author of Golden Hill, a mesmerizing and boldly inventive novel tracing the infinite possibilities of five lives in the bustling neighborhoods of 20th-century London. Lunchtime on a Saturday, 1944...

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Community Reviews Summary of 407 reviews

Moods

reflective 84%
emotional 64%
sad 32%
hopeful 28%
challenging 20%
inspiring 19%
dark 14%
informative 9%
adventurous 8%
mysterious 6%
funny 4%
tense 4%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 35%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 59% | Yes: 23% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | No: 41% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.54

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