Buddha Da by Anne Donovan

Buddha Da

Anne Donovan

336 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction religion reflective slow-paced

Description

Anne Marie’s Da, a Glaswegian painter and decorator, has always been game for a laugh. So when he first tells his family that he’s taking up meditation at the Buddhist Centre in town, no one takes him seriously. But as Jimmy becomes more involved ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 170 reviews

Moods

reflective 93%
emotional 73%
funny 66%
hopeful 46%
lighthearted 26%
sad 20%
informative 13%
inspiring 13%
adventurous 6%
challenging 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 20%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 42%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.73

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