In the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume

In the Unlikely Event

Judy Blume

512 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective medium-paced
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In this brilliant new novel--her first for adults since Summer Sisters--Judy Blume takes us back to the 1950s and introduces us to the town of Elizabeth, New Jersey, where she herself grew up. Here she imagines and weaves together a vivid portrait...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,400 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
reflective 54%
sad 54%
hopeful 29%
tense 25%
dark 24%
informative 17%
adventurous 14%
challenging 12%
funny 12%
mysterious 10%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 28%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 30% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 19%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.54

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