After This by Alice McDermott

After This

Alice McDermott

277 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective slow-paced
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On a wild, windy April day in Manhattan, when Mary first meets John Keane, she cannot know what lies ahead of her. A marriage, a fleeting season of romance, and the birth of four children will bring John and Mary to rest in the safe embrace of a t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 166 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
reflective 83%
sad 33%
dark 16%
funny 16%
relaxing 16%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.14

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