Standard Deviation by Katherine Heiny

Standard Deviation

Katherine Heiny

336 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary funny reflective slow-paced
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*A Skimm Reads Pick*Washington Post 50 Notable Works of Fiction 2017Kirkus Best Debut Novels 2017Kirkus Best Fictional Families 2017Minnesota Public Radio Best of 2017 An uproarious novel (Both heart-piercing and, crucially, very funny. --Louise E...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,652 reviews

Moods

funny 80%
reflective 53%
lighthearted 46%
emotional 31%
hopeful 17%
relaxing 9%
sad 7%
inspiring 4%
informative 3%
challenging 2%
dark 2%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 31%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.53

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