Light Perpetual by Francis Spufford

Light Perpetual

Francis Spufford

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352 pages | first published 2021

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From the critically acclaimed and award‑winning author of Golden Hill, a mesmerizing and boldly inventive novel tracing the infinite possibilities of five lives in the bustling neighborhoods of 20th-century London. Lunchtime on a Saturday, 1944...
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Summary of 364 reviews

Moods

reflective 84%
emotional 65%
sad 33%
hopeful 28%
challenging 21%
inspiring 19%
dark 15%
informative 9%
adventurous 8%
mysterious 7%
tense 5%
funny 4%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 34%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 24% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 42% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.6

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