City of the Mind by Penelope Lively

City of the Mind

Penelope Lively

220 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective fast-paced
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Matthew Halland is an architect, intimately involved with the new face of the city, while haunted by earlier times of destruction and loss in its history. Although he is divorced and lonely, Matthew has a rich and moving relationship with his daug...

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Community Reviews Summary of 52 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 50%
hopeful 50%
relaxing 25%
sad 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.61

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