The Radleys by Matt Haig

The Radleys

Matt Haig

352 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror funny medium-paced

Description

On a leafy street in the quiet village of Bishopthorpe there lives a very ordinary and averagely dysfunctional happy family. Peter Radley is the village doctor, and his wife Helen is part of the local book club. Their children, Clara and Rowan, ma...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,266 reviews

Moods

dark 62%
mysterious 53%
funny 49%
lighthearted 29%
adventurous 28%
tense 25%
emotional 21%
reflective 11%
hopeful 5%
challenging 4%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 35%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 34% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 23% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.49

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