C by Tom McCarthy

388 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction historical informative reflective slow-paced

Description

Opening in England at the turn of the twentieth century, C is the story of Serge Carrefax, whose father experiments with wireless communication while running a school for deaf children. Serge grows up amid the noise and silence with his brilliant ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 105 reviews

Moods

mysterious 75%
sad 75%
adventurous 50%
challenging 50%
reflective 50%
dark 25%
emotional 25%
informative 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.18

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