Amy and Isabelle by Elizabeth Strout

Amy and Isabelle

Elizabeth Strout

403 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced
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“A novel of shining integrity and humor, about the bravery and hard choices of what is called ordinary life.”—Alice Munro Pulitzer Prize winning author Elizabeth Strout’s bestselling and award winning debut, Amy and Isabelle—adapted for television...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,346 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
reflective 75%
sad 48%
hopeful 29%
dark 25%
challenging 14%
tense 14%
inspiring 6%
funny 4%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 44%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 40% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.79

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