A Long Way Down by Nick Hornby

A Long Way Down

Nick Hornby

333 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional funny medium-paced

Description

A wise, affecting novel from the beloved, award-winning author of Funny Girl, High Fidelity, and About A Boy. Nick Hornby mines the hearts and psyches of four lost souls who connect just when they've reached the end of the line. In four distinct ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,821 reviews

Moods

funny 68%
dark 50%
reflective 48%
emotional 45%
hopeful 36%
sad 25%
lighthearted 16%
inspiring 13%
challenging 8%
adventurous 7%
tense 5%
relaxing 3%
mysterious 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 18%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 29%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.36

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