Here We Are by Graham Swift

Here We Are

Graham Swift

208 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical literary reflective slow-paced

Description

Looking back on the lives of three young end-of-the-pier performers during the summer season of 1959, Here We Are is a hypnotic and haunting tale of loss, love and memory. Told in the precise and compassionate prose which is Swift’s hallmark, his ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 242 reviews

Moods

reflective 81%
mysterious 47%
emotional 42%
sad 28%
dark 7%
relaxing 7%
challenging 5%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
tense 5%
funny 2%

Pace

slow 67%
medium 30%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 15%

Loveable characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.22

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