Small Island by Andrea Levy

Small Island

Andrea Levy

fiction historical challenging emotional medium-paced

533 pages | first published 2004

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It is 1948, and England is recovering from a war. But at 21 Nevern Street, London, the conflict has only just begun. Queenie Bligh’s neighbours do not approve when she agrees to take in Jamaican lodgers, but Queenie doesn’t know when her husband w...
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Summary of 2018 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
reflective 62%
informative 43%
sad 40%
challenging 37%
funny 29%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 19%
adventurous 16%
tense 14%
dark 8%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 23%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 45% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 99%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 9%

Average rating

4.0

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