August is a Wicked Month by Edna O'Brien

August is a Wicked Month

Edna O'Brien

272 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction literary reflective medium-paced
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Lose yourself in the legendary Edna O'Brien's simmering tale of a woman rediscovering herself on the French Riviera ...Separated from her husband and young son, Ellen leaves behind the loneliness of London for a new life of excitement and sexual f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 121 reviews

Moods

reflective 72%
sad 55%
dark 50%
emotional 38%
tense 27%
challenging 22%
adventurous 16%
funny 16%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 36%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 35% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.34

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