Mother's Boy by Patrick Gale

Mother's Boy

Patrick Gale

11 hours, 27 minutes • first pub 2022 (editions) user-added

fiction historical lgbtqia+ emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

One of the joys of Gale's writing is how even the smallest of characters can appear fully formed, due to a charming wickedness alongside deeper observations. Irish TimesLaura, an impoverished Cornish girl, meets her husband when they are both in s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 93 reviews

Moods

reflective 86%
emotional 84%
sad 60%
informative 31%
hopeful 26%
inspiring 21%
challenging 15%
adventurous 13%
funny 10%
relaxing 7%
tense 7%
dark 2%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 28%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 13% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

4.17

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