Shelf Life by Livia Franchini

Shelf Life

Livia Franchini

fiction contemporary reflective slow-paced

288 pages | first published 2019

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______________'An impressive, Sally Rooney-esque debut novel' New Statesman'Shelf Life is whip-smart, slyly heartbreaking, and I felt the truth of it in my bones. Franchini dissects ideas of love, dating and identity in a way that feels both ruthl...
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Summary of 74 reviews

Moods

dark 58%
reflective 58%
sad 41%
emotional 33%
challenging 25%
funny 8%
lighthearted 8%
tense 8%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 30%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

2.73

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