A Year of Marvellous Ways by Sarah Winman

A Year of Marvellous Ways

Sarah Winman

336 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical magical realism emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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*A Richard & Judy Bookclub Pick Spring 2016* A YEAR OF MARVELLOUS WAYS is the unforgettable and completely captivating new novel from Sarah Winman, author of the international bestseller WHEN GOD WAS A RABBIT and a Sunday Times Top Ten bestsel...

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Community Reviews Summary of 677 reviews

Moods

reflective 77%
emotional 72%
hopeful 51%
mysterious 41%
sad 35%
inspiring 25%
adventurous 14%
lighthearted 12%
challenging 11%
relaxing 11%
funny 9%
dark 8%
informative 3%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 34%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 18% | N/A: 1% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.66

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