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272 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393324556
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Publication date: 17 July 2003
Description
Vic and Melinda Van Allen's loveless marriage is held together only by a precarious arrangement whereby, in order to avoid the messiness of divorce, Melinda is allowed to take any number of lovers as long as she does not desert her family. Eventua...
Community Reviews Summary of 795 reviews
Moods
tense 69%
mysterious 47%
reflective 21%
emotional 14%
challenging 12%
funny 7%
sad 5%
adventurous 4%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | No: 33% | Yes: 29%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Alcoholism, InfidelityModerate
Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationshipMinor
Blood, Misogyny, Sexism272 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393324556
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Publication date: 17 July 2003
Description
Vic and Melinda Van Allen's loveless marriage is held together only by a precarious arrangement whereby, in order to avoid the messiness of divorce, Melinda is allowed to take any number of lovers as long as she does not desert her family. Eventua...
Community Reviews Summary of 795 reviews
Moods
tense 69%
mysterious 47%
reflective 21%
emotional 14%
challenging 12%
funny 7%
sad 5%
adventurous 4%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | No: 33% | Yes: 29%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Alcoholism, InfidelityModerate
Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationshipMinor
Blood, Misogyny, Sexism