Be Frank With Me by Julia Claiborne Johnson

Be Frank With Me

Julia Claiborne Johnson

320 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary funny lighthearted medium-paced
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Reclusive literary legend M. M. “Mimi” Banning has been holed up in her Bel Air mansion for years. But after falling prey to a Bernie Madoff-style ponzi scheme, she’s flat broke. Now Mimi must write a new book for the first time in decades, and to...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,992 reviews

Moods

funny 90%
emotional 52%
lighthearted 52%
hopeful 34%
inspiring 20%
reflective 20%
mysterious 12%
sad 12%
adventurous 10%
relaxing 4%
challenging 2%
informative 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 81%
slow 10%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 27%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.74

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