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218 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780804107143
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ivy Books
Publication date: 14 October 1989
Description
"The emotional and moral complexity that [Jane Smiley] uncovers in the characters of these resonant novellas confirms [her] singular talent. ORDINARY LOVE & GOOD WILL is an extraordinary achievement". Despite the carefully self-sufficient life...
Community Reviews Summary of 105 reviews
Moods
reflective 85%
sad 42%
dark 28%
inspiring 28%
challenging 14%
hopeful 14%
relaxing 14%
Pace
medium 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 40%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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218 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780804107143
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ivy Books
Publication date: 14 October 1989
Description
"The emotional and moral complexity that [Jane Smiley] uncovers in the characters of these resonant novellas confirms [her] singular talent. ORDINARY LOVE & GOOD WILL is an extraordinary achievement". Despite the carefully self-sufficient life...
Community Reviews Summary of 105 reviews
Moods
reflective 85%
sad 42%
dark 28%
inspiring 28%
challenging 14%
hopeful 14%
relaxing 14%
Pace
medium 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 40%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.