You Have to Make Your Own Fun Around Here: Winner of the Beryl Bainbridge First Time Author Award by Frances Macken
You Have to Make Your Own Fun Around Here: Winner of the Beryl Bainbridge First Time Author Award
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Frances Macken
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You Have to Make Your Own Fun Around Here: Winner of the Beryl Bainbridge First Time Author Award

Frances Macken

288 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Katie, Maeve and Evelyn have been friends forever. Outspoken, unpredictable and intoxicating, Evelyn is the undisputed leader of the trio. But Katie’s dream of escaping their tiny rural town for a new life in Dublin confronts her with a choice: to...

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Community Reviews Summary of 371 reviews

Moods

reflective 65%
emotional 43%
mysterious 39%
dark 32%
hopeful 27%
funny 22%
lighthearted 20%
tense 15%
challenging 12%
inspiring 10%
sad 9%
adventurous 6%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 49%
slow 31%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 2% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.54

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