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3.51 AVERAGE


This was the first book I have read by Anne Tyler. I had no idea what to expect from this novella and I found it delightful! I will definitely be reading more of her books.

Something about Tyler's writing style, perhaps her keen character observations, reminds me of Jane Austen. After finishing this book I googled her name along with Jane Austen and found many other references comparing the two. Apparently, I am not the first to make this comparison.
emotional fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
funny hopeful medium-paced
hopeful lighthearted reflective slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
reflective relaxing sad slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
emotional lighthearted mysterious reflective slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
emotional funny reflective slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I enjoyed this lovely quiet little book. Reminds me that there are other Anne Tyler books I haven’t read yet.
emotional hopeful medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes