The Edge of Sadness by Edwin O'Connor

The Edge of Sadness

Edwin O'Connor

460 pages first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction religion dark slow-paced
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“A realistic Christian novel of hope in a non-Christian age.”—New England Quarterly“A deeply felt and eloquently expressed work . . . A quiet, gentle novel of considerable insight and charm . . .”—Library Journal “O’Connor succeeds in delineating ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 53 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
dark 25%
emotional 25%
funny 25%
hopeful 25%
sad 25%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.77

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