Akin by Emma Donoghue

544 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

This "soul stirring" novel by the New York Times bestselling author of Room (O Magazine) is one of the New York Post's best books of the year.Noah Selvaggio is a retired chemistry professor and widower living on the Upper West Side, but born in th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 940 reviews

Moods

reflective 67%
emotional 64%
hopeful 54%
funny 32%
inspiring 28%
informative 19%
sad 18%
adventurous 15%
lighthearted 15%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 6%
challenging 3%
dark 2%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 45%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.58

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