We Think the World of You by J.R. Ackerley

We Think the World of You

J.R. Ackerley with P.N. Furbank

209 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ emotional slow-paced

Description

We Think the World of You combines acute social realism and dark fantasy, and was described by J.R. Ackerley as "a fairy tale for adults." Frank, the narrator, is a middle-aged civil servant, intelligent, acerbic, self-righteous, angry. He is in l...

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Community Reviews Summary of 50 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
emotional 50%
funny 33%
sad 33%
adventurous 16%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
hopeful 16%
tense 16%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 33%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 16% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.76

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