The Distance Between Us by Maggie O'Farrell

The Distance Between Us

Maggie O'Farrell

384 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary romance emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Gripping, insightful and deft, THE DISTANCE BETWEEN US by Maggie O'Farrell is a haunting story of the way our families shape our lives, from the award-winning author of THIS MUST BE THE PLACE. It was a Sunday Times Top Ten bestseller and won the S...

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Community Reviews Summary of 285 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
reflective 44%
mysterious 38%
hopeful 30%
adventurous 27%
tense 19%
sad 16%
lighthearted 13%
funny 11%
dark 5%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 29%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.64

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