Normal Rules Don't Apply by Kate Atkinson

Normal Rules Don't Apply

Kate Atkinson

272 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction literary short stories mysterious reflective medium-paced
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For readers who delight in the whimsical and the unexpected, Normal Rules Don't Apply by Kate Atkinson is a captivating fit, offering a mesmerizing collection of interconnected stories that blend the fantastical with sharp observations on human nature, inviting readers to immerse themselves in a world where the ordinary and extraordinary blend seamlessly.

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A dazzling collection of eleven interconnected stories from the bestselling, award-winning author of Shrines of Gaiety and Life After Life, which offer the gimlet eye and delightful social critique that have made Atkinson one of the most lauded wr...

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Community Reviews

3.72
based on 1,284 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 74%

funny: 51%

adventurous: 35%

dark: 34%

reflective: 33%

lighthearted: 26%

challenging: 23%

emotional: 17%

tense: 6%

relaxing: 5%

hopeful: 4%

sad: 4%


Pace

29% of readers chose fast
59% of readers chose medium
11% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

15% of readers chose Plot
60% of readers chose A mix
18% of readers chose Character
5% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

12% of readers chose Yes
46% of readers chose Complicated
31% of readers chose No
9% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

27% of readers chose Yes
49% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

42% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
36% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

26% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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