All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle

All the Lonely People

Mike Gayle

357 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

Description

Hubert Bird is not alone in being alone.He just needs to realise it.In weekly phone calls to his daughter in Australia, widower Hubert Bird paints a picture of the perfect retirement, packed with fun, friendship and fulfilment.But Hubert Bird is l...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,370 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
hopeful 77%
inspiring 62%
reflective 56%
sad 54%
funny 28%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 7%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
tense 2%
dark 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 76%
slow 15%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 99%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 13%

Average rating

4.22

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