The Hopefuls by Jennifer Close

The Hopefuls

Jennifer Close

320 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional lighthearted reflective slow-paced
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A blazingly honest portrait of ambition and marriage, and a brilliantly funny send-up of young D.C., from the bestselling author of Girls in White Dresses. A New York newlywed, Beth was supportive when her husband, Matt, decided to follow his poli...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,085 reviews

Moods

emotional 52%
reflective 41%
tense 38%
lighthearted 29%
hopeful 26%
sad 26%
funny 23%
challenging 17%
informative 5%
adventurous 2%
dark 2%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 39%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 22%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.25

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