Brother of the More Famous Jack by Barbara Trapido

Brother of the More Famous Jack

Barbara Trapido

224 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction contemporary funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Stylish, suburban Katherine is eighteen when she is propelled into the heart of Professor Jacob Goldman's rambling home and his large eccentric family. As his enchanting yet sharp-tongued wife, Jane, gives birth to her sixth child, Katherine meets...

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Community Reviews Summary of 317 reviews

Moods

funny 81%
emotional 77%
reflective 45%
lighthearted 43%
sad 43%
hopeful 31%
dark 11%
challenging 9%
relaxing 9%
adventurous 6%
informative 2%
mysterious 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 72%
fast 16%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.91

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