Hope by Andrew Ridker

432 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction literary dark emotional funny slow-paced
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Description

A hilarious and heartfelt novel about a seemingly perfect family in an era of waning American optimism, from the acclaimed author of The AltruistsThe year is 2013 and the Greenspans are the envy of Brookline, Massachusetts, an idyllic (and idealis...

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Community Reviews Summary of 135 reviews

Moods

emotional 64%
reflective 62%
funny 60%
dark 28%
hopeful 16%
sad 16%
challenging 12%
tense 12%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 24%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 24% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.74

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