The Peculiar Life of a Lonely Postman by Denis Theriault

The Peculiar Life of a Lonely Postman

Denis Theriault with Liedewy Hawke (Translator)

128 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction contemporary poetry romance reflective medium-paced

Description

*Selected for Simon Mayo's BBC Radio 2 Book Club* Secretly steaming open envelopes and reading the letters inside, Bilodo has found an escape from his lonely and routine life as a postman. When one day he comes across a mysterious letter containin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 341 reviews

Moods

reflective 61%
emotional 30%
dark 23%
mysterious 23%
relaxing 23%
adventurous 15%
funny 15%
hopeful 15%
informative 7%
lighthearted 7%
sad 7%
tense 7%

Pace

fast 46%
slow 26%
medium 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | Plot: 18% | A mix: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.69

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