Bowlaway by Elizabeth McCracken

Bowlaway

Elizabeth McCracken with Kate Reading (Narrator)

12 hours, 52 minutes 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 842 reviews

Moods

emotional 45%
reflective 40%
funny 35%
lighthearted 32%
mysterious 24%
dark 21%
adventurous 18%
challenging 18%
sad 13%
hopeful 10%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 61%
medium 32%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 30% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.2

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