Girls of a Certain Age by Maria Adelmann

Girls of a Certain Age

Maria Adelmann

240 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective medium-paced
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A darkly playful, subversive, "dazzling"* debut story collection exploring the many impossible choices that accompany 21st century femaleness. (*Alexis Schaitkin) What is the right way to handle an abusive partner? An unexpected pregnancy? A toxic...

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Community Reviews Summary of 449 reviews

Moods

reflective 82%
emotional 62%
dark 38%
sad 31%
funny 26%
hopeful 14%
challenging 13%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 9%
adventurous 7%
tense 6%
mysterious 2%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 32%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 23% | N/A: 21% | Yes: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 26% | No: 20% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 38% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.47

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