Oh Dear Silvia by Dawn French

Oh Dear Silvia

Dawn French

338 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery funny mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

Everyone knows the real Silvia, don't they? Silvia Shute lies in hospital in a coma. Family and friends gather at her bedside, each thinking they know the real Silvia. But do they? For Silvia hides a secret. One she can never tell. And as her visi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 442 reviews

Moods

emotional 70%
sad 58%
reflective 41%
dark 35%
mysterious 35%
funny 29%
lighthearted 17%
challenging 5%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 44%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 23%

Strong character development?

No: 35% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 29%

Loveable characters?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 23%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.07

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