John by Annie Baker

154 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

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Description

The week after Thanksgiving.

A bed and breakfast in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

A cheerful innkeeper.

A young couple struggling to stay together.

Thousands of inanimate objects, watching.

Community Reviews Summary of 228 reviews

Moods

dark 65%
mysterious 65%
emotional 61%
tense 61%
reflective 42%
funny 34%
sad 30%
challenging 19%
inspiring 3%

Pace

slow 36%
medium 36%
fast 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | A mix: 13%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 36% | Yes: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 68% | No: 31%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

4.29

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