The Truth Must Dazzle Gradually by Helen Cullen

The Truth Must Dazzle Gradually

Helen Cullen

336 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

On an island off the west coast of Ireland, the Moone family gathers. Maeve is an actor, struggling with her most challenging role yet - as a mother to four children. Murtagh, her devoted husband, is a potter whose craft brought them from the city...

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Community Reviews Summary of 97 reviews

Moods

emotional 96%
sad 77%
reflective 67%
dark 51%
hopeful 48%
challenging 19%
funny 9%
inspiring 9%
informative 3%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 23%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.99

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