The Dinner Guest by Gabriela Ybarra, Natasha Wimmer

The Dinner Guest

Gabriela Ybarra, Natasha Wimmer

160 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

The story goes that in my family there’s an extra dinner guest at every meal. He’s invisible, but always there. He has a plate, glass, knife and fork. Every so often he appears, casts his shadow over the table, and erases one of those present. The...

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Community Reviews Summary of 111 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
reflective 80%
sad 50%
dark 30%
challenging 10%
informative 10%
mysterious 10%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 30%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 42% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.16

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