Outline by Rachel Cusk

256 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective slow-paced
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A man and a woman are seated next to each other on a plane. They get to talking—about their destination, their careers, their families. Grievances are aired, family tragedies discussed, marriages and divorces analyzed. An intimacy is established a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,836 reviews

Moods

reflective 94%
emotional 25%
challenging 16%
relaxing 16%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 8%
lighthearted 7%
sad 7%
funny 6%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 4%
informative 3%
tense 2%
dark 1%

Pace

slow 59%
medium 34%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 89% | A mix: 4% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 34% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 20% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.7

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