Better Luck Next Time by Julia Claiborne Johnson

Better Luck Next Time

Julia Claiborne Johnson

288 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional funny medium-paced
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Description

It's 1938 and women seeking a quick, no-questions split from their husbands head to the "divorce capital of the world," Reno, Nevada. There's one catch: they have to wait six-weeks to become "residents." Many of these wealthy, soon-to-be divorcees...

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Community Reviews Summary of 661 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 67%
funny 65%
emotional 47%
reflective 36%
adventurous 25%
hopeful 20%
sad 16%
informative 5%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
challenging 1%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 22%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.53

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