Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler

Sweetbitter

Stephanie Danler

368 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective slow-paced
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Tess is the 22-year-old narrator of this stunning first novel. Moving to New York, a place at the centre of the universe, from a place that feels like ‘nowhere to live’, she lands a job at a renowned Union Square restaurant and begins to navigate ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,653 reviews

Moods

reflective 71%
emotional 51%
dark 34%
tense 20%
sad 18%
funny 16%
challenging 14%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 9%
lighthearted 7%
mysterious 7%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 49%
slow 36%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.32

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