If We're Being Honest by Cat Shook

If We're Being Honest

Cat Shook

304 pages • first pub 2023 (view editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective medium-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy emotionally layered family sagas that explore complex relationships and hidden truths with a blend of heartache and humor.

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For fans of We Are the Brennans by Tracey Lange and All Adults Here by Emma Straub, Cat Shook’s debut novel If We’re Being Honest is the snappy, smart, heartwarming story of the Williams family, and the sweltering summer that rewrote their history...

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Community Reviews

3.56
based on 1,193 reviews

Moods

emotional: 86%

funny: 55%

reflective: 54%

hopeful: 47%

lighthearted: 33%

sad: 22%

inspiring: 10%

relaxing: 6%

challenging: 3%

tense: 3%

mysterious: 2%

adventurous: 1%

Pace

13% of readers chose fast
63% of readers chose medium
23% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

4% of readers chose Plot
22% of readers chose A mix
73% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

74% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

63% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

64% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

75% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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