Malagash by Joey Comeau

Malagash

Joey Comeau

182 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction literary reflective slow-paced

Description

A precisely crafted, darkly humorous portrait of a family in mourning.Sunday’s father is dying of cancer. They’ve come home to Malagash, on the north shore of Nova Scotia, so he can die where he grew up. Her mother and her brother are both devasta...

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Community Reviews Summary of 169 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
reflective 88%
sad 77%
funny 55%
hopeful 44%
dark 22%
adventurous 11%
challenging 11%
inspiring 11%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

4.28

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