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Tin Man

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

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Sarah Winman

Tin Man

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

213

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Romance

Historical Fiction
Setting

Oxford, England • 1990s

Theme
Fear

Love

Memory
Topic
LGBTQ+
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Tin Man by Sarah Winman tells the story of a man named Ellis and his poignant reflections on friendship, love, and loss. The narrative is deeply intertwined with his relationships, particularly with his best friend Michael and wife Annie, exploring themes of identity and longing.

Bittersweet

Nostalgic

Melancholic

Emotional

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Sarah Winman's Tin Man evokes emotional depth through its well-developed characters and poignant storytelling, capturing themes of love and loss. Critics acclaim its lyrical prose and rich emotional landscape. However, some find the narrative slow and lacking in plot momentum. Overall, a touching exploration of human relationships that may not appeal to all readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Tin Man?

A reader who would enjoy Tin Man by Sarah Winman is one who appreciates deeply emotional narratives and complex relationships. Fans of A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman or The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro would be drawn to its poignant exploration of love, friendship, and loss.

Book Details
Pages

213

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Romance

Historical Fiction
Setting

Oxford, England • 1990s

Theme
Fear

Love

Memory
Topic
LGBTQ+
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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