Inside the O'Briens by Lisa Genova

Inside the O'Briens

Lisa Genova

335 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional sad slow-paced
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Joe O'Brien is a Boston cop whose stamina and methodical mind have seen him through decades policing the city streets. When he starts making uncharacteristic errors, he attributes them to stress until, finally, he agrees to see a doctor and is han...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,567 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
sad 65%
informative 64%
hopeful 34%
reflective 34%
inspiring 25%
challenging 18%
tense 6%
dark 4%
funny 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 26%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.92

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