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361 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143196334
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Canada
Publication date: 05 May 2015
Description
In this irresistible #1 New York Times best-selling novel, Anne Tyler explores the slippery alchemy of attracting opposites, and the struggle to rebuild one's life after unspeakable tragedy. Travel writer Macon Leary hates travel, adventure, surpr...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,767 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
funny 42%
hopeful 37%
lighthearted 32%
sad 28%
relaxing 19%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 8%
challenging 7%
dark 6%
tense 3%
Pace
medium 43%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 25% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Grief, Child deathModerate
Gun violence, DeathMinor
Mass/school shootings, Sexual content, Sexism
361 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143196334
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Canada
Publication date: 05 May 2015
Description
In this irresistible #1 New York Times best-selling novel, Anne Tyler explores the slippery alchemy of attracting opposites, and the struggle to rebuild one's life after unspeakable tragedy. Travel writer Macon Leary hates travel, adventure, surpr...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,767 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
funny 42%
hopeful 37%
lighthearted 32%
sad 28%
relaxing 19%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 8%
challenging 7%
dark 6%
tense 3%
Pace
medium 43%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 25% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Grief, Child deathModerate
Gun violence, DeathMinor
Mass/school shootings, Sexual content, Sexism