The Nest by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney

The Nest

Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney

368 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary lighthearted reflective medium-paced
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Every family has its problems. But even among the most troubled, the Plumb family stands out as spectacularly dysfunctional. Years of simmering tensions finally reach a breaking point on an unseasonably cold afternoon in New York City as Melody, B...

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Community Reviews Summary of 12,547 reviews

Moods

emotional 51%
reflective 50%
lighthearted 34%
funny 27%
hopeful 22%
tense 12%
sad 9%
relaxing 7%
challenging 6%
inspiring 6%
dark 5%
mysterious 5%
adventurous 3%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 25%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 38% | Yes: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.35

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