Seating Arrangements by Maggie Shipstead

Seating Arrangements

Maggie Shipstead with Arthur Morey (Narrator)

12 hours, 8 minutes • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective slow-paced
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Maggie Shipstead’s irresistible social satire, set on an exclusive New England island over a wedding weekend in June, provides a deliciously biting glimpse into the lives of the well-bred and ill-behaved.Winn Van Meter is heading for his family’s ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,606 reviews

Moods

reflective 63%
emotional 56%
funny 43%
lighthearted 24%
tense 21%
dark 11%
sad 10%
mysterious 7%
challenging 5%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 40%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 36% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 30%

Loveable characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 89% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 98% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.04

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