Ablutions by Patrick deWitt

Ablutions

Patrick deWitt

176 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective medium-paced

Description

This is the story line of “Ablutions,” the dark and provocative first novel by Patrick deWitt. Ostensibly a series of notes and character sketches for a book in progress — as the subtitle suggests— the story opens with an unnamed barman (“You”) wo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 279 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
reflective 63%
sad 63%
tense 45%
emotional 36%
funny 36%
challenging 27%
adventurous 9%

Pace

medium 90%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 40% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.42

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