The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer

The Interestings

Meg Wolitzer

468 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective slow-paced
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The Interestings explores the meaning of talent; the nature of envy; the roles of class, art, money, and power; and how all of it can shift and tilt precipitously over the course of a friendship and a life.The summer that Nixon resigns, six teenag...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,970 reviews

Moods

reflective 82%
emotional 81%
funny 23%
sad 22%
hopeful 15%
challenging 12%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 9%
adventurous 8%
dark 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%
mysterious 2%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 40%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 34% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.63

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