Ladder of Years by Anne Tyler

Ladder of Years

Anne Tyler

325 pages first pub 1995 (view editions)

fiction contemporary reflective slow-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who appreciate introspective explorations of personal identity and the complexities of family dynamics, delivered through a quietly contemplative narrative.

Description

Married with three almost-grown children, Delia Grinstead has vanished without trace or reason. But for Delia, walking away from it all is an impulse that will lead her into a new, exciting, and unimagined life. Chosen by "Time" magazine as One of...

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Community Reviews

3.63
based on 1,157 reviews

Moods

reflective: 88%

emotional: 56%

funny: 25%

sad: 25%

lighthearted: 18%

hopeful: 13%

relaxing: 13%

adventurous: 9%

tense: 6%

dark: 4%

inspiring: 4%

mysterious: 4%

challenging: 2%

informative: 2%


Pace

9% of readers chose fast
48% of readers chose medium
41% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

5% of readers chose Plot
20% of readers chose A mix
74% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

66% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

37% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

14% of readers chose Yes
85% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

75% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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