There but for the by Ali Smith

There but for the

Ali Smith

357 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction contemporary funny reflective medium-paced

Description

There but for the is the sparkling satirical novel by bestselling Ali Smith. 'There once was a man who, one night between the main course and the sweet at a dinner party, went upstairs and locked himself in one of the bedrooms of the house of the ...

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Moods

reflective 80%
funny 57%
challenging 42%
mysterious 35%
emotional 27%
hopeful 27%
lighthearted 21%
adventurous 16%
inspiring 12%
dark 5%
informative 5%
sad 5%
relaxing 3%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 38%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 16% | N/A: 1% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 28% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 24% | No: 23% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.69

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