The Latecomer by Jean Hanff Korelitz

The Latecomer

Jean Hanff Korelitz

448 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective medium-paced
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The Latecomer follows the story of the wealthy, New York City-based Oppenheimer family, from the first meeting of parents Salo and Johanna, under tragic circumstances, to their triplets born during the early days of IVF. As children, the three sib...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,653 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
reflective 72%
sad 32%
hopeful 23%
challenging 22%
tense 20%
dark 16%
funny 12%
mysterious 10%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 41%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 31% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.96

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