Companion Piece by Ali Smith

Companion Piece

Ali Smith

240 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

Award-winning author Ali Smith again lights a way for us through the nightmarish now with a provocative novel grounded both in the contemporary era and in the uncannily familiar era of the Black Plague. Companion Piece stands apart from her astoni...

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Community Reviews Summary of 654 reviews

Moods

reflective 86%
challenging 45%
emotional 44%
hopeful 32%
mysterious 26%
funny 25%
inspiring 21%
sad 15%
dark 12%
informative 7%
tense 6%
adventurous 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 21%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 29% | N/A: 6% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 28% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 35% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.91

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