The Secret Lives of People in Love by Simon Van Booy

The Secret Lives of People in Love

Simon Van Booy

352 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance short stories emotional reflective slow-paced
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Includes the award-winning collection Love Begins in WinterSince the publication of his critically acclaimed debut collection The Secret Lives of People in Love, Simon Van Booy has been hailed as one of the most exciting and talented short-story w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 324 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
reflective 72%
sad 68%
relaxing 45%
inspiring 31%
lighthearted 22%
dark 13%
hopeful 13%
mysterious 9%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 28%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 26% | N/A: 15% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 27% | No: 22% | Yes: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 15% | No: 5%

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3.94

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