Big Brother by Lionel Shriver

Big Brother

Lionel Shriver

400 pages • first pub 2013 (view editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark reflective slow-paced
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Big Brother is ideal for readers who appreciate introspective, character-driven narratives that explore complex family dynamics and societal issues through a deeply personal lens.

Community Reviews

3.36
based on 1,301 reviews

Moods

emotional: 70%

reflective: 60%

dark: 50%

sad: 50%

challenging: 35%

funny: 25%

hopeful: 15%

informative: 15%

inspiring: 10%

tense: 10%

adventurous: 5%

mysterious: 5%

Pace

68% of readers chose medium
31% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

13% of readers chose Plot
20% of readers chose A mix
66% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

35% of readers chose Yes
42% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

5% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
66% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

5% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
88% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

94% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
N/A

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