Inside the O'Briens by Lisa Genova

Inside the O'Briens

Lisa Genova

338 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional sad slow-paced
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What would you do if your body and brain suddenly let you down - and would it change the person you are inside? Joe O'Brien is a Bostoncop; his physical stamina and methodical mind have seen him through decades policing the city streets. When he s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,567 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
sad 65%
informative 64%
hopeful 34%
reflective 34%
inspiring 25%
challenging 18%
tense 6%
dark 4%
funny 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 26%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.92

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