Tenderness by Alison MacLeod

Tenderness

Alison MacLeod

640 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical literary reflective medium-paced
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Description

On the glittering shores of the Mediterranean in 1928, a dying author in exile races to complete his final novel. Lady Chatterley's Lover is a sexually bold love story, a searing indictment of class distinctions, and a study in sensuality. But the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 52 reviews

Moods

reflective 81%
informative 56%
emotional 50%
challenging 25%
inspiring 18%
sad 18%
hopeful 12%
mysterious 12%
adventurous 6%
dark 6%
funny 6%
lighthearted 6%
tense 6%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 28% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 15% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 33% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.76

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