The Catch by Alison Fairbrother

The Catch

Alison Fairbrother

275 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

A young woman searches for the truth about her father—and the secrets of her family—in this electric debut novel. Two years out of college, Ellie Adler has a job in journalism, an older lover, and a circle of smart friends. Her beloved father, Jam...

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Community Reviews Summary of 290 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
reflective 65%
sad 31%
mysterious 20%
challenging 12%
funny 12%
adventurous 6%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 6%
dark 3%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 28%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 26% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.31

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