Home Stretch by Graham Norton

Home Stretch

Graham Norton

362 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

It is 1987 and a small Irish community is preparing for a wedding. The day before the ceremony a group of young friends, including bride and groom, drive out to the beach. There is an accident. Three survive, but three are killed. The lives of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,142 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
reflective 61%
sad 52%
hopeful 43%
inspiring 20%
mysterious 18%
funny 16%
dark 14%
challenging 11%
lighthearted 10%
tense 8%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 3%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 18%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 47% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.95

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