Labor Day by Joyce Maynard

Labor Day

Joyce Maynard

244 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance emotional reflective medium-paced
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Her 2009 novel "Labor Day" tells the story of a romance between an escaped convict and a lonely divorced woman, as seen through the eyes of the woman's son, who reflects on the story decade later. It blends the coming-of-age genre and the romance ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,417 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
sad 58%
reflective 52%
hopeful 41%
mysterious 29%
dark 11%
relaxing 11%
adventurous 5%
challenging 5%
inspiring 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 41%
slow 35%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | No: 9% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

3.46

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