Ms. Demeanor by Elinor Lipman

Ms. Demeanor

Elinor Lipman with Piper Goodeve (Narrator)

7 hours, 26 minutes • first pub 2022 (view editions)

fiction romance challenging emotional medium-paced
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For readers who crave frothy romantic comedy that spins social embarrassment into flirtatious housebound ingenuity. Perfect if you like brisk, banter-forward pacing, Manhattan-cozy settings, and charm-over-conflict plots that serve up wit, food vibes, and second-chance sparkle without heavy angst or steam.

Description

Jane Morgan is a valued member of her law firm—or was, until a prudish neighbor, binoculars poised, observes her having sex on the roof of her NYC apartment building.  Police are summoned, and a punishing judge sentences her to six months of home ...

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Community Reviews

3.27
based on 1,929 reviews

Moods

lighthearted: 82%

funny: 71%

hopeful: 29%

relaxing: 15%

emotional: 13%

mysterious: 12%

reflective: 7%

adventurous: 4%

inspiring: 3%

challenging: 1%

dark: 1%

Pace

35% of readers chose fast
56% of readers chose medium
8% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

16% of readers chose Plot
43% of readers chose A mix
39% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

45% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
38% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

61% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

18% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
72% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

67% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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