There but for the by Ali Smith

There but for the

Ali Smith

357 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy clever, layered storytelling that blends wit with poignant observations on human connections and the passage of time.

Description

There but for the is the sparkling satirical novel by bestselling Ali Smith. 'There once was a man who, one night between the main course and the sweet at a dinner party, went upstairs and locked himself in one of the bedrooms of the house of the ...

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Community Reviews

3.63
based on 1,842 reviews

Moods

reflective: 80%

funny: 57%

challenging: 42%

mysterious: 35%

emotional: 25%

hopeful: 25%

lighthearted: 25%

adventurous: 14%

inspiring: 12%

informative: 7%

sad: 6%

dark: 5%

relaxing: 4%

tense: 2%

Pace

7% of readers chose fast
53% of readers chose medium
38% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

1% of readers chose Plot
18% of readers chose A mix
77% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

34% of readers chose Yes
34% of readers chose Complicated
27% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

61% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

74% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

28% of readers chose Yes
41% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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