Never Mind by Edward St Aubyn

256 pages first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction contemporary dark funny slow-paced

Description

Winner of the Betty Trask Award, Never Mind is the first in Edward St Aubyn's semi-autobiographical Patrick Melrose novels, adapted for TV for Sky Atlantic and starring Benedict Cumberbatch as aristocratic addict, Patrick.At his mother’s family ho...

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Community Reviews Summary of 917 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
sad 50%
funny 38%
emotional 34%
tense 32%
challenging 22%
reflective 14%
adventurous 2%

Pace

slow 36%
medium 31%
fast 31%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 92% | A mix: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.68

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