The Accidental by Ali Smith

The Accidental

Ali Smith

306 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

Arresting and wonderful, "The Accidental" pans in on the Norfolk holiday home of the Smart family one hot summer. There, a beguiling stranger called Amber appears at the door bearing all sorts of unexpected gifts, trampling over family boundaries ...

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Moods

mysterious 61%
reflective 53%
challenging 36%
emotional 29%
funny 28%
dark 23%
adventurous 16%
tense 9%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 44%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 21% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.39

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