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Ordinary Human Failings

Megan Nolan
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Ordinary Human Failings

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

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Megan Nolan

Ordinary Human Failings

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023
Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London • 1990s

Theme
Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Ordinary Human Failings by Megan Nolan explores the impact of a tragic event on a struggling family and the media's response. It delves into themes of identity, societal judgment, and personal redemption, focusing on the human experiences and vulnerabilities that influence individuals' lives and relationships.

Gritty

Emotional

Dark

Melancholic

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

3.8

10,825 ratings

64%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Ordinary Human Failings by Megan Nolan is praised for its poignant exploration of familial dysfunction and human vulnerability, offering deep psychological insights. Critics appreciate Nolan's sharp prose and the layered character development. However, some find the pacing uneven and the narrative occasionally bleak. The novel deftly balances emotional intensity with a compelling storyline.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Ordinary Human Failings?

A reader who enjoys Megan Nolan's Ordinary Human Failings likely appreciates character-driven narratives exploring complex emotions and interpersonal dynamics. Fans of Sally Rooney's Normal People and Ottessa Moshfegh's My Year of Rest and Relaxation would find it engaging.

3.8

10,825 ratings

64%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London • 1990s

Theme
Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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