How to Be Both by Ali Smith

How to Be Both

Ali Smith

fiction contemporary literary challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

316 pages | first published 2014

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MAN BOOKER PRIZE FINALIST • A novel all about art’s versatility, borrowing from painting’s fresco technique to make an original literary double-take.“Cements Smith’s reputation as one of the finest and most innovative of our contemporary writers. ...
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Moods

reflective 77%
emotional 55%
challenging 53%
funny 30%
mysterious 30%
hopeful 21%
sad 21%
inspiring 20%
adventurous 12%
informative 7%
dark 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 37%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 14% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 49% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 24% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.81

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