The Flying Troutmans by Miriam Toews

The Flying Troutmans

Miriam Toews

fiction contemporary emotional sad fast-paced

288 pages | first published 2008

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When Hattie’s moody boyfriend dumps her in Paris, she returns home to find that her sister Min is in the psych ward again. Freaked out by the prospect of becoming a surrogate mother to Min’s kids, Logan and Thebes, Hattie decides to take them in t...
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Summary of 408 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
funny 82%
adventurous 64%
sad 64%
reflective 41%
dark 29%
hopeful 29%
lighthearted 11%
challenging 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 41%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 35%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.8

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