Run by Ann Patchett

10 hours, 13 minutes first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced
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It's a winter evening in Boston and the temperature has drastically dropped as a blizzard approaches the city. On this fateful night, Bernard Doyle plans to meet his two adopted sons, Tip the older, and more serious and Teddy, the affectionate dre...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,517 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
reflective 73%
sad 42%
hopeful 39%
inspiring 22%
challenging 8%
mysterious 8%
dark 7%
relaxing 6%
adventurous 5%
tense 5%
informative 3%
funny 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 35%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 18%

Average rating

3.54

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