King Leary by Paul Quarrington

King Leary

Paul Quarrington

240 pages first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction sports funny reflective sad medium-paced

Description

Percival Leary was once the King of the Ice, one of hockey's greatest heroes. Now, in the South Grouse Nursing Home, where he shares a room with Edmund "Blue" Hermann, the antagonistic and alcoholic reporter who once chronicled his career, Leary l...

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Community Reviews Summary of 54 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
sad 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.55

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