The Accidental Tourist by Anne Tyler

The Accidental Tourist

Anne Tyler

352 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary romance emotional reflective slow-paced
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In this irresistible #1 New York Times best-selling novel, Anne Tyler explores the slippery alchemy of attracting opposites, and the struggle to rebuild one's life after unspeakable tragedy. Travel writer Macon Leary hates travel, adventure, surpr...

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Moods

reflective 72%
emotional 65%
funny 41%
hopeful 36%
lighthearted 32%
sad 27%
relaxing 18%
adventurous 9%
inspiring 9%
challenging 8%
dark 6%
tense 3%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 43%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 25% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.62

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