355 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099518785
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 31 December 1961
Description
In the hopeful 1950s, Frank and April Wheeler appear to be a model American couple: bright, beautiful, talented, with two young children and a starter home in the suburbs. Perhaps they married too young and started a family too early. Maybe Frank'...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,151 reviews
Moods
sad 65%
reflective 58%
dark 53%
tense 39%
challenging 24%
mysterious 3%
funny 2%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 93% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 99%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Suicide, Mental illnessModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, DeathMinor
Infidelity
355 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099518785
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 31 December 1961
Description
In the hopeful 1950s, Frank and April Wheeler appear to be a model American couple: bright, beautiful, talented, with two young children and a starter home in the suburbs. Perhaps they married too young and started a family too early. Maybe Frank'...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,151 reviews
Moods
sad 65%
reflective 58%
dark 53%
tense 39%
challenging 24%
mysterious 3%
funny 2%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 93% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 99%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Suicide, Mental illnessModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, DeathMinor
Infidelity