Life After Life by Kate Atkinson

Life After Life

Todd Family #1

Kate Atkinson

479 pages • first pub 2013 (view editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective medium-paced
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Life After Life is ideal for readers who enjoy thought-provoking explorations of alternate realities and the intricate interplay between individual choices and historical events, wrapped in emotionally rich storytelling.

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WINNER OF THE COSTA NOVEL AWARDWhat if you had the chance to live your life again and again, until you finally got it right?During a snowstorm in England in 1910, a baby is born and dies before she can take her first breath.During a snowstorm in E...

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Community Reviews

3.81
based on 24,054 reviews

Moods

emotional: 69%

reflective: 64%

dark: 40%

sad: 39%

mysterious: 37%

adventurous: 35%

challenging: 32%

hopeful: 23%

tense: 21%

inspiring: 10%

funny: 9%

informative: 8%

lighthearted: 1%

Pace

7% of readers chose fast
54% of readers chose medium
38% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

8% of readers chose Plot
52% of readers chose A mix
38% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

64% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

63% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

15% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
74% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

35% of readers chose Yes
32% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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