The Smash-Up by Ali Benjamin

The Smash-Up

Ali Benjamin

335 pages first pub 2021 (view editions)

fiction contemporary challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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The Smash-Up by Ali Benjamin is ideal for readers who enjoy introspective, socially-conscious narratives that explore the complexities of modern relationships and cultural divides through a lens of sharp wit and emotional resonance.

Description

Ethan has always been one of the good guys, and for years, nobody has appreciated this fact more than his wife, Zo. Until now. Jolted into activism by the 2016 election, Zo’s transformed their home into the headquarters for the local resistance, t...

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Community Reviews

3.62
based on 317 reviews

Moods

reflective: 78%

emotional: 64%

challenging: 45%

tense: 30%

funny: 26%

sad: 21%

dark: 19%

hopeful: 11%

informative: 11%

inspiring: 2%

lighthearted: 2%


Pace

21% of readers chose fast
56% of readers chose medium
21% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

11% of readers chose Plot
52% of readers chose A mix
36% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

37% of readers chose Yes
54% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

17% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
54% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

8% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
77% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

91% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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