Lanny by Max Porter

Lanny

Max Porter

224 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

Description

Longlisted for the 2019 Booker Prize An entrancing new novel by the author of the prizewinning Grief Is the Thing with Feathers There's a village an hour from London. It's no different from many others today: one pub, one church, redbrick cottages...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,969 reviews

Moods

mysterious 74%
dark 70%
emotional 57%
reflective 41%
tense 39%
challenging 27%
adventurous 21%
sad 20%
hopeful 14%
funny 12%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 38%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 40% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | No: 19% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 21% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.13

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