Autumn by Ali Smith

272 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

A Man Booker Prize Finalist, the first novel in Ali Smith’s Seasonal Quartet is an unforgettable story about aging and time and love—and stories themselves. Autumn. Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness. Two old friends—Daniel, a centenarian,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,379 reviews

Moods

reflective 86%
emotional 45%
challenging 31%
hopeful 25%
funny 24%
inspiring 19%
relaxing 14%
sad 13%
lighthearted 10%
mysterious 9%
informative 8%
adventurous 3%
dark 2%
tense 2%

Pace

slow 43%
medium 43%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 14% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 36% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.78

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