Love by Roddy Doyle

327 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional funny reflective medium-paced

Description

Two old friends reconnect in Dublin for a dramatic, revealing evening of drinking and storytelling in this winning new novel from the author of the Booker Prize winning Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha Davy and Joe were drinking pals back in their D...

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Community Reviews Summary of 285 reviews

Moods

reflective 84%
emotional 78%
funny 41%
sad 30%
dark 13%
challenging 8%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 6%
inspiring 2%

Pace

slow 64%
medium 36%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 95% | A mix: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 34% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 95% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.29

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