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208 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385541039
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday
Publication date: 12 January 2016
Description
A sharp, funny, delightfully unhinged collection of stories set in the dark world of domesticity, "American Housewife "features murderous ladies who lunch, celebrity treasure hunters, and the best bra fitter south of the Mason Dixon line. Meet the...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,535 reviews
Moods
dark 48%
lighthearted 41%
reflective 25%
emotional 12%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 7%
adventurous 5%
tense 5%
challenging 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 25%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 27% | N/A: 14% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
No: 38% | N/A: 37% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 34% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 19% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Animal crueltyModerate
Death, Animal death, KidnappingMinor
Rape, Infidelity
208 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385541039
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday
Publication date: 12 January 2016
Description
A sharp, funny, delightfully unhinged collection of stories set in the dark world of domesticity, "American Housewife "features murderous ladies who lunch, celebrity treasure hunters, and the best bra fitter south of the Mason Dixon line. Meet the...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,535 reviews
Moods
dark 48%
lighthearted 41%
reflective 25%
emotional 12%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 7%
adventurous 5%
tense 5%
challenging 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 25%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 27% | N/A: 14% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
No: 38% | N/A: 37% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 34% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 19% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Animal crueltyModerate
Death, Animal death, KidnappingMinor
Rape, Infidelity