Lily and the Octopus by Steven Rowley

Lily and the Octopus

Steven Rowley

307 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ emotional medium-paced

Description

Ted—a gay, single, struggling writer is stuck: unable to open himself up to intimacy except through the steadfast companionship of Lily, his elderly dachshund. When Lily’s health is compromised, Ted vows to save her by any means necessary. By turn...

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Moods

emotional 91%
sad 76%
funny 47%
reflective 40%
hopeful 24%
adventurous 18%
inspiring 16%
lighthearted 10%
dark 7%
challenging 5%
relaxing 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 72%
fast 15%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.76

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