A Modern Family by Helga Flatland, Rosie Hedger

A Modern Family

Helga Flatland, Rosie Hedger

236 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

The Norwegian Anne Tyler makes her English debut in a beautiful, insightful and perceptive novel, as a family drama creates a quiet, unexpected earthquake… ‘The most beautiful, elegant writing I’ve read in a long time. If you love Anne Tyler, you ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 226 reviews

Moods

emotional 81%
reflective 81%
sad 18%
hopeful 13%
lighthearted 9%
relaxing 9%
tense 9%
challenging 4%
informative 4%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 45%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 89% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 30%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 23%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.77

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