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304 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241990094
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 29 December 1998
Description
After following the advice from a manual called "How to Meet and Marry Mr Right", Jane learns that in love there is neither pattern nor promise. This is a funny collection of connected stories and a portrait of Jane, a woman manoeuvring her way th...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,329 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
emotional 49%
lighthearted 46%
hopeful 23%
sad 12%
adventurous 9%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 9%
dark 6%
challenging 5%
tense 1%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Alcoholism, Terminal illnessModerate
Cancer, Alcohol, DeathMinor
Sexual content, Suicide304 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241990094
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 29 December 1998
Description
After following the advice from a manual called "How to Meet and Marry Mr Right", Jane learns that in love there is neither pattern nor promise. This is a funny collection of connected stories and a portrait of Jane, a woman manoeuvring her way th...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,329 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
emotional 49%
lighthearted 46%
hopeful 23%
sad 12%
adventurous 9%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 9%
dark 6%
challenging 5%
tense 1%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Alcoholism, Terminal illnessModerate
Cancer, Alcohol, DeathMinor
Sexual content, Suicide