Why Did I Ever by Mary Robison

Why Did I Ever

Mary Robison

224 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging funny reflective slow-paced
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"Tense, moving, and hilarious . . . A] dark jewel of a novel." --Francine Prose, O, The Oprah Magazine Three husbands have left her. I.R.S. agents are whamming on her door. And her beloved cat has gone missing. She's back and forth between Melanie...

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Community Reviews Summary of 203 reviews

Moods

funny 76%
dark 46%
emotional 46%
reflective 46%
challenging 38%
sad 15%
adventurous 7%
lighthearted 7%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 7%
tense 7%

Pace

medium 42%
fast 35%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.64

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