Summer by Ali Smith

Summer

Seasonal Quartet #4

Ali Smith

390 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

In the present, Sacha knows the world's in trouble. Her brother Robert just is trouble. Their mother and father are having trouble. Meanwhile the world's in meltdown - and the real meltdown hasn't even started yet. In the past, a lovely summer. A ...

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Moods

reflective 91%
emotional 52%
challenging 43%
hopeful 41%
inspiring 31%
funny 24%
informative 24%
sad 14%
adventurous 7%
lighthearted 7%
dark 6%
relaxing 4%
tense 3%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 31%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 28% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

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