Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, Child deathModerate
Rape, Miscarriage, PregnancyCommunity Reviews
Summary of 510 reviews
Moods
mysterious 57%
sad 45%
hopeful 32%
reflective 32%
tense 25%
dark 22%
challenging 20%
informative 17%
funny 6%
inspiring 5%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
fast 13%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Plot: 27% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%Average rating
400 pages | first published 2020
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An atmospheric and utterly compelling debut novel about a Jamaican immigrant living in postwar London, This Lovely City shows that new arrivals have always been the prime suspects ― but that even in the face of anger and fear, there is always hope...Book Information
400 pages | first published 2020
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ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
An atmospheric and utterly compelling debut novel about a Jamaican immigrant living in postwar London, This Lovely City shows that new arrivals have always been the prime suspects ― but that even in the face of anger and fear, there is always hope...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, Child deathModerate
Rape, Miscarriage, PregnancyCommunity Reviews
Summary of 510 reviews
Moods
mysterious 57%
sad 45%
hopeful 32%
reflective 32%
tense 25%
dark 22%
challenging 20%
informative 17%
funny 6%
inspiring 5%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
fast 13%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Plot: 27% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%Average rating