Ripe by Sarah Rose Etter

288 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

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From an award-winning writer whose work Roxane Gay calls “utterly unique and remarkable” comes a surreal novel about a woman in Silicon Valley who must decide how much she’s willing to give up for success—perfect for fans of My Year of Rest and Re...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,052 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
emotional 60%
sad 59%
reflective 48%
tense 43%
challenging 27%
mysterious 8%
funny 7%
adventurous 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 27%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 33% | Yes: 23%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 41% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.82

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