Noontide Toll: Stories by Romesh Gunesekera

Noontide Toll: Stories

Romesh Gunesekera

256 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction literary short stories dark informative reflective slow-paced
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The driver’s job is to stay in control behind the wheel and that is all. The past is what you leave as you go. There is nothing more to it.Vasantha retired early, bought himself a van with his savings, and now works as a driver for hire. As he dri...

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Community Reviews Summary of 50 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
dark 57%
informative 42%
challenging 28%
emotional 28%
adventurous 14%
funny 14%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 14%
sad 14%

Pace

fast 44%
slow 44%
medium 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Average rating

3.57

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