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352 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781446420720
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Digital
Publication date: 31 December 1961
Description
This is the story of Frank and April Wheeler, a bright, beautiful, and talented couple whose empty suburban life is held together by the dream that greatness is only just round the corner.With heart-breaking compassion and clarity, Richard Yates s...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,004 reviews
Moods
sad 66%
reflective 63%
dark 58%
tense 39%
challenging 25%
funny 4%
mysterious 2%
adventurous 1%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 35% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 91% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Infidelity, Toxic relationshipModerate
Death, Domestic abuse, Forced institutionalization352 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781446420720
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Digital
Publication date: 31 December 1961
Description
This is the story of Frank and April Wheeler, a bright, beautiful, and talented couple whose empty suburban life is held together by the dream that greatness is only just round the corner.With heart-breaking compassion and clarity, Richard Yates s...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,004 reviews
Moods
sad 66%
reflective 63%
dark 58%
tense 39%
challenging 25%
funny 4%
mysterious 2%
adventurous 1%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 35% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 91% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Infidelity, Toxic relationshipModerate
Death, Domestic abuse, Forced institutionalization