Life After Life by Kate Atkinson

Life After Life

Todd Family #1

Kate Atkinson

fiction historical literary magical realism emotional reflective slow-paced

531 pages | first published 2013

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What if you could live again and again, until you got it right? On a cold and snowy night in 1910, Ursula Todd is born to an English banker and his wife. She dies before she can draw her first breath. On that same cold and snowy night, Ursula Todd...
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Summary of 10324 reviews

Moods

emotional 68%
reflective 63%
mysterious 38%
dark 36%
sad 34%
adventurous 32%
challenging 28%
hopeful 23%
tense 19%
inspiring 10%
funny 8%
informative 4%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 49%
slow 43%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 35% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 29% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.8

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