The Accidental Woman by Jonathan Coe

The Accidental Woman

Jonathan Coe

165 pages first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction contemporary funny slow-paced
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Description

Indifferent by choice, indecisive by nature, Maria ploughs her way through fifteen years of womanhood, unable to see what all the fuss is about. Will she ever be able to direct the course of her own life, or will it end as it began - accidentally?...

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Community Reviews Summary of 114 reviews

Moods

funny 75%
dark 50%
lighthearted 50%
reflective 50%
sad 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 80%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

2.89

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