386 pages • first pub 2020 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9780008334550
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HQ
Publication date: 24 February 2020
Description
An atmospheric and utterly compelling debut novel about a Jamaican immigrant living in postwar London, This Lovely City shows that new arrivals have always been the prime suspects ― but that even in the face of anger and fear, there is always hope...
Community Reviews Summary of 631 reviews
Moods
mysterious 55%
sad 46%
hopeful 32%
reflective 32%
tense 27%
dark 25%
challenging 22%
informative 17%
funny 6%
inspiring 5%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 12%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Plot: 25% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, Child deathModerate
Rape, Miscarriage, Pregnancy386 pages • first pub 2020 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9780008334550
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HQ
Publication date: 24 February 2020
Description
An atmospheric and utterly compelling debut novel about a Jamaican immigrant living in postwar London, This Lovely City shows that new arrivals have always been the prime suspects ― but that even in the face of anger and fear, there is always hope...
Community Reviews Summary of 631 reviews
Moods
mysterious 55%
sad 46%
hopeful 32%
reflective 32%
tense 27%
dark 25%
challenging 22%
informative 17%
funny 6%
inspiring 5%
adventurous 4%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 12%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Plot: 25% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, Child deathModerate
Rape, Miscarriage, Pregnancy