When We Were Bright and Beautiful by Jillian Medoff

When We Were Bright and Beautiful

Jillian Medoff

352 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction literary dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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The acclaimed, bestselling author of This Could Hurt returns with her biggest, boldest novel yet—an electrifying, twisty, and deeply emotional family drama, set on Manhattan’s glittering Upper East Side, that explores the dark side of love, the li...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,621 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
tense 63%
emotional 51%
challenging 43%
sad 37%
mysterious 35%
reflective 16%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 18%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 24% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 30% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 93% | Yes: 3% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.36

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