The Actor and the Housewife by Shannon Hale

The Actor and the Housewife

Shannon Hale

339 pages • first pub 2009 (view editions)

fiction romance funny lighthearted fast-paced
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The Actor and the Housewife is perfect for the reader who daydreams about an A-list heart-throb (think Colin Firth) turning up in their ordinary suburban life and becoming, against all odds, their platonic soul-mate while their bemused spouse watches from the sidelines.

Description

Becky is seven months pregnant with her fourth child when she meets her dream actor Felix Callahan by chance. Twelve hours, one elevator ride, and one alcohol-free dinner later something has happened, though nothing has happened... it isn't sexual...

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Community Reviews

3.25
based on 816 reviews

Moods

funny: 66%

hopeful: 66%

lighthearted: 66%

emotional: 44%

sad: 44%

reflective: 33%

inspiring: 11%

relaxing: 11%

tense: 11%

Pace

14% of readers chose fast
57% of readers chose medium
28% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

28% of readers chose A mix
71% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

87% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Loveable characters?

75% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Diverse cast of characters?

100% of readers chose No
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

20% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
60% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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