The Understudy by David Nicholls

The Understudy

David Nicholls

368 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance funny lighthearted medium-paced
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Recently divorced actor Stephen C. McQueen (no relation, unfortunately) seems to have a knack for bad luck. But a failed marriage, a stalled career, a judgmental ex-wife, a distant daughter, a horrid little studio apartment in the far reaches of t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 893 reviews

Moods

funny 82%
lighthearted 59%
reflective 23%
emotional 21%
hopeful 12%
sad 12%
adventurous 6%
relaxing 6%
inspiring 4%
tense 4%
dark 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 22%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

3.2

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