How the Light Gets in by M. J. Hyland

How the Light Gets in

M. J. Hyland

320 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective slow-paced
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For readers who have ever felt the thrill of chasing their dreams and the pain of navigating the complexities of identity, culture, and belonging, How the Light Gets in by M. J. Hyland is a poignant and absorbing novel that will resonate deeply with anyone who has ever felt like an outsider looking in.

Community Reviews

3.17
based on 327 reviews

Moods

dark: 54%

emotional: 54%

reflective: 45%

tense: 27%

mysterious: 18%

sad: 18%

adventurous: 9%

challenging: 9%


Pace

18% of readers chose fast
54% of readers chose medium
27% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

20% of readers chose A mix
80% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

30% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

11% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
66% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

87% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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