Bowlaway by Elizabeth McCracken

Bowlaway

Elizabeth McCracken

384 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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A sweeping and enchanting new novel from the widely beloved, award-winning author Elizabeth McCracken about three generations of an unconventional New England family who own and operate a candlepin bowling alley.From the day she is discovered unco...

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Community Reviews Summary of 837 reviews

Moods

emotional 47%
reflective 41%
funny 33%
lighthearted 30%
mysterious 25%
dark 22%
adventurous 19%
challenging 19%
sad 13%
hopeful 11%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 33%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 31% | Yes: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.2

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