The Good House by Ann Leary

The Good House

Ann Leary

292 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction contemporary dark funny medium-paced
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A funny, poignant and revealing novel that’s become a huge word-of-mouth hit in the US.How do you prove you're not an alcoholic?Hildy Good has reached that dangerous time in a woman's life - middle-aged and divorced, she is an oddity in her small ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,320 reviews

Moods

emotional 68%
funny 60%
reflective 49%
dark 47%
sad 33%
hopeful 23%
mysterious 21%
tense 19%
challenging 7%
lighthearted 7%
inspiring 5%
adventurous 3%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 73%
slow 19%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | A mix: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 89% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

3.62

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