Little Constructions by Anna Burns

Little Constructions

Anna Burns

296 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging dark reflective slow-paced

Description

The second novel from Anna Burns, critically acclaimed author of the Man Booker winning novel, Milkman’Brilliant … I can’t remember the last time I read prose so profound and so punchy’ Daily TelegraphAn irate woman bursts into the best gun shop i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 52 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
funny 87%
challenging 75%
emotional 37%
reflective 37%
mysterious 25%
tense 25%
sad 12%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.5

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