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463 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307454782
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Books USA
Publication date: 31 December 1961
Description
In the hopeful 1950s, Frank and April Wheeler appear to be a model couple: bright, beautiful, talented, with two young children and a starter home in the suburbs. Perhaps they married too young and started a family too early. Maybe Frank's job is ...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,004 reviews
Moods
sad 66%
reflective 63%
dark 58%
tense 39%
challenging 25%
funny 4%
mysterious 2%
adventurous 1%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 35% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 91% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Infidelity, Toxic relationshipModerate
Death, Domestic abuse, Forced institutionalization463 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307454782
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Books USA
Publication date: 31 December 1961
Description
In the hopeful 1950s, Frank and April Wheeler appear to be a model couple: bright, beautiful, talented, with two young children and a starter home in the suburbs. Perhaps they married too young and started a family too early. Maybe Frank's job is ...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,004 reviews
Moods
sad 66%
reflective 63%
dark 58%
tense 39%
challenging 25%
funny 4%
mysterious 2%
adventurous 1%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 35% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 91% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Infidelity, Toxic relationshipModerate
Death, Domestic abuse, Forced institutionalization