Take What You Need by Idra Novey

Take What You Need

Idra Novey

256 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

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In her most powerful book yet, award-winning writer Idra Novey has conjured a novel of "astonishing and singular" honesty (Rumaan Alam) with two determined, unforgettable female voices.Set in the Allegheny Mountains of Appalachia, Take What You Ne...

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Community Reviews Summary of 240 reviews

Moods

reflective 70%
emotional 65%
sad 52%
dark 45%
challenging 34%
tense 22%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
mysterious 16%
funny 5%
informative 5%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 22%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 30% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 37% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.65

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