The Distance Between Us by Maggie O'Farrell

The Distance Between Us

Maggie O'Farrell

384 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary romance emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Gripping, insightful and deft, THE DISTANCE BETWEEN US by Maggie O'Farrell is a haunting story of the way our families shape our lives, from the award-winning author of THIS MUST BE THE PLACE. It was a Sunday Times Top Ten bestseller and won the S...

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Community Reviews Summary of 278 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
reflective 42%
mysterious 39%
hopeful 30%
adventurous 27%
tense 21%
sad 18%
lighthearted 15%
funny 12%
dark 6%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 29%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.63

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