Want by Lynn Steger Strong

224 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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Description

Grappling with motherhood, economic anxiety, rage, and the limits of language, Want is a fiercely personal novel that vibrates with anger, insight, and love. Elizabeth is tired. Years after coming to New York to try to build a life, she has found ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 996 reviews

Moods

reflective 71%
emotional 70%
sad 45%
challenging 28%
tense 23%
dark 22%
hopeful 11%
funny 5%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 26%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 35% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 29%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 32% | Yes: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.51

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