Hood by Emma Donoghue
Hood

Emma Donoghue

336 pages first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ reflective slow-paced
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Hood by Emma Donoghue is a poignant and powerful novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate stories of love, loss, and self-discovery, particularly those in the LGBTQ+ community who will find solace in its authentic portrayal of lesbian relationships and the complexities of grief.

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From the New York Times bestselling author of Room, Emma Donoghue, Hood is a graceful tale of a young woman who must come toterms with love and loss in the wake of her partner's sudden passing. The NewYork Times Book Review calls Hood "utterly cha...

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Community Reviews

3.7
based on 465 reviews

Moods

emotional: 91%

reflective: 83%

sad: 79%

dark: 16%

challenging: 12%

funny: 12%

inspiring: 8%

hopeful: 4%


Pace

32% of readers chose medium
68% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

5% of readers chose A mix
95% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

55% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

45% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

44% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

61% of readers chose Yes
38% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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