A Modern Family by Helga Flatland

A Modern Family

Helga Flatland with Rosie Hedger (Narrator)

8 hours, 27 minutes first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

The Norwegian Anne Tyler makes her English debut in a beautiful, bittersweet novel of regret, relationships and rare psychological insights....When Liv, Ellen and H kon, along with their partners and children, arrive in Rome to celebrate their fat...

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Community Reviews Summary of 232 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
reflective 79%
sad 16%
hopeful 12%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 8%
tense 8%
challenging 4%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 46%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | A mix: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 36% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

3.77

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