A God in Ruins by Kate Atkinson

A God in Ruins

Todd Family #2

Kate Atkinson

396 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical emotional informative slow-paced

Description

The stunning companion to Kate Atkinson's #1 bestseller Life after Life"He had been reconciled to death during the war and then suddenly the war was over and there was a next day and a next day. Part of him never adjusted to having a future." Kate...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,682 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
reflective 70%
sad 44%
adventurous 31%
challenging 29%
dark 20%
hopeful 18%
informative 17%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%
funny 10%
tense 5%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 46%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 34%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.95

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