Late in the Day by Tessa Hadley

Late in the Day

Tessa Hadley

288 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

The lives of two close-knit couples are irrevocably changed by an untimely death in the latest from Tessa Hadley, the acclaimed novelist and short story master who “recruits admirers with each book” (Hilary Mantel).Alexandr and Christine and Zacha...

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Community Reviews Summary of 476 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
reflective 82%
sad 50%
dark 19%
hopeful 17%
challenging 10%
inspiring 10%
tense 8%
mysterious 6%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 44%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 34% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 95% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.42

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