Within Arm's Reach by Ann Napolitano

Within Arm's Reach

Ann Napolitano

320 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective slow-paced
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Gracie McLaughlin is an advice columnist who finds it difficult to live by the advice she gives. Within Arm’s Reach follows three generations of the McLaughlins, an Irish Catholic family who is jarred into crisis by Gracie’s unexpected pregnancy. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 59 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
reflective 66%
sad 38%
hopeful 27%
challenging 22%
dark 16%
inspiring 11%
relaxing 11%
tense 11%
informative 5%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 42%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | Plot: 6% | A mix: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.45

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