Admission by Jean Hanff Korelitz

452 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional funny reflective slow-paced
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"Admissions. Admission. Aren't there two sides to the word? And two opposing sides...It's what we let in, but it's also what we let out." For years, 38-year-old Portia Nathan has avoided the past, hiding behind her busy (and sometimes punishing) ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 687 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
reflective 66%
hopeful 41%
informative 41%
funny 33%
challenging 16%
mysterious 16%
sad 16%
dark 8%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 8%
tense 8%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 42%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.34

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