Brother of the More Famous Jack by Barbara Trapido

Brother of the More Famous Jack

Barbara Trapido

256 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction contemporary funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Eighteen-year-old Katherine - bright, stylish, frustratedly suburban - doesn't know how her life will change when the brilliant Jacob Goldman first offers her a place at university. When she enters the Goldmans' rambling bohemian home, presided ov...

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Community Reviews Summary of 352 reviews

Moods

funny 83%
emotional 75%
reflective 47%
lighthearted 43%
sad 39%
hopeful 30%
challenging 9%
dark 9%
relaxing 9%
adventurous 5%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
mysterious 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 17%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.92

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