The Red Car by Marcy Dermansky

The Red Car

Marcy Dermansky

224 pages • first pub 2016 (view editions)

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The Red Car by Marcy Dermansky is ideal for readers drawn to darkly humorous, introspective journeys of self-discovery through life's chaotic detours.

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In her “dry, delightful fairy tale for grown-ups” (People), celebrated novelist Marcy Dermansky offers a biting exploration of a woman’s search for self-realization and models of a life well lived. When Leah’s former boss and mentor, Judy, dies in...

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Community Reviews

3.58
based on 508 reviews

Moods

reflective: 53%

adventurous: 50%

funny: 46%

emotional: 28%

hopeful: 25%

dark: 17%

lighthearted: 17%

mysterious: 17%

sad: 10%

relaxing: 7%

challenging: 3%

inspiring: 3%

tense: 3%

Pace

61% of readers chose fast
35% of readers chose medium
2% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

12% of readers chose Plot
4% of readers chose A mix
84% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

48% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

48% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

28% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
52% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

78% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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