Disturbing the Peace by Richard Yates

Disturbing the Peace

Richard Yates

292 pages first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction reflective sad slow-paced
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Hailed as "America's finest realistic novelist" by the Boston Globe, Richard Yates, author of Revolutionary Road, garnered rare critical acclaim for his bracing, unsentimental portraits of middle-class American life. Disturbing the Peace is no ex...

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Community Reviews Summary of 172 reviews

Moods

sad 85%
dark 71%
reflective 57%
challenging 42%
emotional 42%
tense 28%
funny 14%
inspiring 14%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 25%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.73

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