The Antagonist by Lynn Coady

The Antagonist

Lynn Coady

352 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Against his will and his nature, the hulking Gordon Rankin ("Rank") is cast as an enforcer, a goon -- by his classmates, his hockey coaches, and especially his own "tiny, angry" father, Gordon Senior.Rank gamely lives up to his role -- until trage...

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Community Reviews Summary of 157 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 66%
dark 33%
funny 33%
tense 33%

Pace

slow 33%
medium 33%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.62

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