Joy for Beginners by Erica Bauermeister

Joy for Beginners

Erica Bauermeister

272 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional slow-paced
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At an intimate, festive dinner party in Seattle, six women gather to celebrate their friend Kate's recovery from cancer. Wineglass in hand, Kate strikes a bargain with them. To celebrate her new lease on life, she'll do the one thing that's always...

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Community Reviews Summary of 113 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
hopeful 85%
lighthearted 57%
adventurous 42%
inspiring 42%
reflective 42%
relaxing 28%
sad 28%
challenging 14%
funny 14%
mysterious 14%
tense 14%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.79

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