Childhood by André Alexis

Childhood

André Alexis

280 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective slow-paced
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Uniquely imagined and vividly evoked, André Alexis’s prize-winning novel chronicles the childhood – or perhaps the loss of childhood – of Thomas MacMillan, who sets out to piece together the early years of his life. Raised in a Southern Ontario to...

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Community Reviews Summary of 17 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
relaxing 66%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
informative 33%
inspiring 33%
lighthearted 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.34

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