Father of the Rain by Lily King

Father of the Rain

Lily King

354 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

Prize-winning author Lily King's masterful new novel spans three decades of a volatile relationship between a frighteningly charismatic, alcoholic father and the daughter who cannot help but love him.Gardener Amory is a New England WASP who is beg...

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Community Reviews Summary of 250 reviews

Moods

emotional 92%
reflective 85%
sad 62%
dark 37%
tense 29%
challenging 22%
hopeful 11%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 29%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 26%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 30% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.97

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