The Jane Austen Book Club by Karen Joy Fowler

The Jane Austen Book Club

Karen Joy Fowler

288 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance lighthearted reflective slow-paced
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The Extraordinary New York Times Bestseller In California's central valley, five women and one man join to discuss Jane Austen's novels. Over the six months they get together, marriages are tested, affairs begin, unsuitable arrangements become su...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,132 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 77%
reflective 51%
funny 36%
emotional 34%
relaxing 20%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 8%
sad 5%
challenging 3%
informative 2%
adventurous 1%
dark 1%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 35%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

2.93

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