The Choke by Sofie Laguna

The Choke

Sofie Laguna

384 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary dark emotional sad medium-paced
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The Choke is ideal for readers who appreciate emotionally intense, character-driven stories that explore resilience in the face of trauma and the complexities of navigating a harsh, unpredictable world through a child's perspective.

Description

A mesmerising, harrowing and ultimately uplifting novel from the 2015 Miles Franklin winner.Abandoned by her mother as a toddler and only occasionally visited by her volatile father who keeps dangerous secrets, Justine is raised solely by her Pop,...

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Community Reviews

4.15
based on 443 reviews

Moods

sad: 77%

dark: 72%

emotional: 72%

challenging: 50%

tense: 40%

reflective: 13%

Pace

9% of readers chose fast
63% of readers chose medium
27% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

25% of readers chose A mix
75% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

65% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

20% of readers chose Yes
60% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
45% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

70% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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