The Nest by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney

The Nest

Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney

432 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

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A warm, funny and acutely perceptive debut novel about four adult siblings and the fate of the shared inheritance that has shaped their choices and their lives.Every family has its problems. But even among the most troubled, the Plumb family stand...

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Moods

emotional 51%
reflective 50%
lighthearted 34%
funny 27%
hopeful 22%
tense 12%
sad 9%
relaxing 7%
challenging 6%
inspiring 6%
dark 5%
mysterious 5%
adventurous 3%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 26%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 38% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.35

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