Astray by Emma Donoghue

Astray

Emma Donoghue

fiction historical short stories challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

304 pages | first published 2012

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The fascinating characters that roam across the pages of Emma Donoghue's stories have all gone astray: they are emigrants, runaways, drifters, lovers old and new. They are gold miners and counterfeiters, attorneys and slaves. They cross other bord...
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Summary of 496 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
adventurous 70%
emotional 30%
informative 20%
inspiring 20%
sad 20%
challenging 10%
dark 10%
mysterious 10%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 44%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 16% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.55

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