A Faraway Smell of Lemon by Rachel Joyce

A Faraway Smell of Lemon

Rachel Joyce

26 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories emotional reflective fast-paced

Description

It is Christmas Eve. Binny has four hours to make Christmas happen and she couldn’t feel less like wishing glad tidings of good will to all men – least of all to Oliver. It is raining, her house is falling apart, the streets are jammed with people...

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Community Reviews Summary of 147 reviews

Moods

reflective 50%
sad 50%
emotional 37%
hopeful 37%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 25%
relaxing 12%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | Yes: 42%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 28% | No: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14%

Average rating

3.56

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