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288 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780670883004
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking Adult
Publication date: 29 December 1998
Description
A witty and incisive debut novel follows the life lessons of Jane, from defiant teenager to reluctant career girl, as she makes her way through love, sex, relationships, and workplace perils, prompted by dubious advice from a pop-psych guide to li...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,329 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
emotional 49%
lighthearted 46%
hopeful 23%
sad 12%
adventurous 9%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 9%
dark 6%
challenging 5%
tense 1%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Alcoholism, Terminal illnessModerate
Cancer, Alcohol, DeathMinor
Sexual content, Suicide288 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780670883004
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking Adult
Publication date: 29 December 1998
Description
A witty and incisive debut novel follows the life lessons of Jane, from defiant teenager to reluctant career girl, as she makes her way through love, sex, relationships, and workplace perils, prompted by dubious advice from a pop-psych guide to li...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,329 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
emotional 49%
lighthearted 46%
hopeful 23%
sad 12%
adventurous 9%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 9%
dark 6%
challenging 5%
tense 1%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Alcoholism, Terminal illnessModerate
Cancer, Alcohol, DeathMinor
Sexual content, Suicide