Nora Webster by Colm Tóibín

Nora Webster

Colm Tóibín

373 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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From one of contemporary literature's bestselling, critically acclaimed and beloved authors, the magnificent, instant New York Times bestselling novel set in Ireland, about a fiercely compelling young widow and mother of four, navigating grief and...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,041 reviews

Moods

reflective 81%
emotional 79%
sad 71%
hopeful 40%
funny 10%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 8%
dark 6%
informative 6%
challenging 4%
lighthearted 4%
tense 4%

Pace

slow 72%
medium 26%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 94% | A mix: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.57

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