Mother's Boy by Patrick Gale

Mother's Boy

Patrick Gale

416 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

One of the joys of Gale's writing is how even the smallest of characters can appear fully formed, due to a charming wickedness alongside deeper observations. Irish TimesLaura, an impoverished Cornish girl, meets her husband when they are both in s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 34 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
reflective 85%
sad 50%
hopeful 35%
adventurous 14%
funny 14%
informative 14%
dark 7%
inspiring 7%
tense 7%

Pace

medium 73%
slow 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | A mix: 9%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 9% | No: 9%

Average rating

4.16

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