Half a World Away by Mike Gayle

Half a World Away

Mike Gayle

fiction contemporary emotional reflective medium-paced

352 pages | first published 2019

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Strangers living worlds apart.Strangers with nothing in common. But it wasn't always that way... Kerry Hayes is single mum, living on a tough south London estate. She provides for her son by cleaning houses she could never afford. Taken into car...
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Summary of 1403 reviews

Moods

emotional 92%
sad 81%
hopeful 45%
reflective 40%
inspiring 37%
challenging 17%
funny 10%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 4%
tense 3%
dark 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 24%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

4.03

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