Hood by Emma Donoghue

Hood

Emma Donoghue

336 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ reflective slow-paced

Description

From the New York Times bestselling author of Room, Emma Donoghue, Hood is a graceful tale of a young woman who must come toterms with love and loss in the wake of her partner's sudden passing. The NewYork Times Book Review calls Hood "utterly cha...

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Community Reviews Summary of 308 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
reflective 81%
sad 81%
dark 25%
challenging 18%
funny 18%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%

Pace

slow 70%
medium 29%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 92% | A mix: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 26%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 42%

Average rating

3.71

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