Winner of the National Book Award by Jincy Willett

Winner of the National Book Award

Jincy Willett

336 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction contemporary funny reflective medium-paced
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Set in Rhode Island, Winner of the National Book Award tells the story of twins who could not be more different. Abigail Mather is a woman of passionate sensual and sexual appetites, while her sister, the book loving local librarian Dorcas, lives ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 171 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
funny 66%
mysterious 33%
reflective 33%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.29

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