The Abstainer by Ian McGuire

The Abstainer

Ian McGuire

359 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical reflective medium-paced

Description

From the widely acclaimed author of The North Water comes an epic story of revenge and obsession set in 19th century Manchester  ‘The Abstainer is truly terrific – a can't-put-down book. It's no less than a tight 'n spare 'n suspense-filled noir n...

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Community Reviews Summary of 156 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 50%
reflective 42%
adventurous 28%
sad 28%
challenging 14%
mysterious 14%
emotional 7%
informative 7%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 28%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 41%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.52

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