The Best of Everything by Rona Jaffe

The Best of Everything

Rona Jaffe

448 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction classics lighthearted medium-paced
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Before Valley of the Dolls and Sex and the City--the iconic novel of ambitious career girls in New York CityWhen it was first published in 1958, Rona Jaffe's debut novel electrified readers who saw themselves reflected in its story of five young e...

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Community Reviews Summary of 544 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
reflective 46%
lighthearted 42%
sad 38%
funny 36%
hopeful 28%
adventurous 14%
relaxing 12%
dark 10%
informative 10%
inspiring 8%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 23%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 45% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 89% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.79

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