The Mutual Friend by Carter Bays

The Mutual Friend

Carter Bays

480 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional funny reflective medium-paced
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Description

From the co-creator of How I Met Your Mother, a hilarious and thought-provoking debut novel set in New York City, following an unforgettable cast of characters as they navigate life, love, loss, ambition, and spirituality—without ever looking up f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 453 reviews

Moods

funny 69%
emotional 62%
reflective 58%
lighthearted 41%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 18%
challenging 9%
relaxing 9%
adventurous 6%
mysterious 6%
sad 5%
informative 2%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 17%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 42% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.83

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