Lanny by Max Porter

Lanny

Max Porter

224 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

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Fearless, chimerical and exquisitely formed, the latest book from Max Porter matches the audacity of his debut novel, Grief is the Thing with Feathers. Rapturously received by our booksellers, Lanny is a tour de force of style, substance and near-...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,899 reviews

Moods

mysterious 76%
dark 69%
emotional 57%
reflective 40%
tense 39%
challenging 26%
adventurous 22%
sad 20%
hopeful 15%
funny 12%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 39%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 39% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 20% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 22% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.12

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