Eggshells by Caitriona Lally

Eggshells

Caitriona Lally

263 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary adventurous funny reflective slow-paced

Description

Vivian doesn't feel like she fits in - and never has. As a child, she was so whimsical that her parents told her she was "left by fairies." Now, living alone in Dublin, the neighbors treat her like she's crazy, her older sister condescends to her,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 263 reviews

Moods

funny 55%
sad 51%
reflective 48%
lighthearted 37%
challenging 27%
dark 24%
adventurous 17%
emotional 17%
hopeful 13%
mysterious 13%
relaxing 6%
informative 3%

Pace

slow 70%
medium 24%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 97% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.01

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