The Impossible Lives of Greta Wells by Andrew Sean Greer

The Impossible Lives of Greta Wells

Andrew Sean Greer

304 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical reflective slow-paced
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1985. After the death of her beloved twin brother, Felix, and the break up with her long-time lover, Nathan, Greta Wells embarks on a radical psychiatric treatment to alleviate her suffocating depression. But the treatment has unexpected effects, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,178 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
reflective 67%
mysterious 48%
sad 41%
hopeful 35%
adventurous 22%
tense 16%
dark 12%
inspiring 12%
challenging 9%
lighthearted 6%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 39%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 38% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.45

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