The Empty Family by Colm Tóibín

The Empty Family

Colm Tóibín

fiction short stories adventurous reflective slow-paced

275 pages | first published 2010

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Tóibín returns to his native shores from Brooklyn for the bulk of these nine pristine stories, all--save one--contemporary tales of lives haunted by loss, whether it's the legacy of a sexually abusive priest in an already complicated love triangle...
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Summary of 104 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 100%
sad 66%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.54

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