The Adulterants by Joe Dunthorne

The Adulterants

Joe Dunthorne

150 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective medium-paced

Description

Ray Morris is a tech journalist with a forgettable face, a tiresome manner, a small but dedicated group of friends, and a wife, Garthene, who is pregnant. He is a man who has never been punched above the neck. He has never committed adultery with ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 252 reviews

Moods

funny 68%
reflective 52%
emotional 48%
dark 24%
lighthearted 20%
sad 20%
challenging 12%
hopeful 12%
adventurous 8%
tense 8%
relaxing 4%

Pace

fast 46%
medium 38%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 33% | Yes: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.21

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