How Hard Can It Be? by Allison Pearson

How Hard Can It Be?

Kate Reddy #2

Allison Pearson

352 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective fast-paced
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Few sequels beat the original, but How Hard Can It Be? does so hands down. Kate Reddy's comeback as a pushing-50 "Returner,” re-entering the workforce after a spell on the mommy track, is zesty, razor-sharp, and hilarious. With a robust absence of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 504 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 65%
funny 55%
emotional 50%
reflective 40%
hopeful 35%
inspiring 15%
sad 15%
adventurous 10%
informative 10%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 31%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.43

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