The Lodgers by Eithne Shortall

The Lodgers

Eithne Shortall

432 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
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One house. Three strangers. A second chance at happiness.Tessa's life as an activist and volunteer worker takes a hit after a fall. At the ripe young age of 69, she's no longer able to live alone and decides to take in two lodgers for free.After t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 33 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
hopeful 68%
reflective 68%
lighthearted 47%
funny 42%
inspiring 26%
sad 26%
mysterious 21%
adventurous 10%
relaxing 10%
challenging 5%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 22%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 29% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 23% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.73

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