The Optimistic Decade by Heather Abel

The Optimistic Decade

Heather Abel

384 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective slow-paced
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"Abel is a perceptive writer whose astute observations keep the book funny and light . . . An exploration of the limits of idealism . . . subversive." --The New York Times Book Review A smart and sly story about a utopian summer camp, a charismati...

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Community Reviews Summary of 169 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
reflective 64%
adventurous 42%
hopeful 28%
challenging 21%
funny 14%
lighthearted 14%
mysterious 14%
sad 14%
informative 7%
inspiring 7%
tense 7%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 40%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 30%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 28% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.33

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