Improvement by Joan Silber
Improvement
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Joan Silber
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Improvement

Joan Silber with Kate Reading, Adenrele Ojo, Ramiz Monsef, Hillary Huber, R.C. Bray, Cassandra Campbell

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One of our most gifted writers of fiction returns with a bold and piercing novel about a young single mother living in New York, her eccentric aunt, and the decisions they make that have unexpected implications for the world around them. Reyna ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 476 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
emotional 46%
hopeful 37%
sad 25%
adventurous 18%
dark 18%
challenging 15%
funny 9%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%
informative 6%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 19%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 31% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 82% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 3%

Average rating

3.62

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