Nice Work by David Lodge

277 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction funny reflective medium-paced

Description

When Vic Wilcox, MD of Pringle's engineering works, meets English lecturer Dr Robyn Penrose, sparks fly as their lifestyles and ideologies collide head on. But, in time, both parties make some surprising discoveries about each other's worlds - and...

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Community Reviews Summary of 255 reviews

Moods

funny 66%
reflective 66%
challenging 33%
lighthearted 33%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%

Pace

medium 85%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.6

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