We Think The World of You by J.R. Ackerley

We Think The World of You

J.R. Ackerley

211 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ emotional slow-paced
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This powerful short novel, with its extraordinary mixture of acute social realism and dark fantasy, was described by J. R. Ackerley himself as "a fairy tale for adults." Frank, the narrator, is a middle-aged civil servant, intelligent, acerbic, se...

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Community Reviews

3.57
based on 95 reviews

Moods

reflective: 81%

emotional: 54%

funny: 45%

sad: 27%

challenging: 18%

dark: 18%

tense: 18%

adventurous: 9%

hopeful: 9%

relaxing: 9%

Pace

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

Plot or character driven?

18% of readers chose A mix
81% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

30% of readers chose Yes
60% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

70% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

20% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
70% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

70% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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