Housegirl by Michael Donkor

Housegirl

Michael Donkor

missing page info Add in missing page information first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective slow-paced

Description

One of The Observer's "New Faces of Fiction"A moving and unexpectedly funny exploration of friendship and family, shame and forgiveness, Michael Donkor's debut novel follows three adolescent girls grappling with a shared experience: the joys and s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 236 reviews

Moods

emotional 81%
reflective 81%
challenging 43%
sad 43%
informative 18%
dark 12%
inspiring 12%
tense 12%
adventurous 6%
funny 6%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 6%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 41%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | A mix: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 23% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.0

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