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352 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345452009
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 09 April 2002
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,737 reviews
Moods
emotional 65%
funny 41%
hopeful 36%
lighthearted 32%
sad 27%
relaxing 18%
adventurous 9%
inspiring 9%
challenging 8%
dark 6%
tense 3%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Child death, GriefModerate
Gun violence, DeathMinor
Sexism, Sexual content, Xenophobia352 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345452009
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 09 April 2002
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,737 reviews
Moods
emotional 65%
funny 41%
hopeful 36%
lighthearted 32%
sad 27%
relaxing 18%
adventurous 9%
inspiring 9%
challenging 8%
dark 6%
tense 3%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Child death, GriefModerate
Gun violence, DeathMinor
Sexism, Sexual content, Xenophobia