A Spot of Bother by Mark Haddon

A Spot of Bother

Mark Haddon

354 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional funny medium-paced
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George Hall is an unobtrusive man. A little distant, perhaps, a little cautious, not at quite at ease with the emotional demands of fatherhood, or manly bonhomie. He does not understand the modern obsession with talking about everything. “The secr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,600 reviews

Moods

funny 69%
emotional 59%
lighthearted 42%
reflective 40%
dark 24%
hopeful 19%
sad 16%
tense 15%
challenging 9%
relaxing 9%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 31%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.42

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