French Braid by Anne Tyler

French Braid

Anne Tyler

256 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

A major new novel from the beloved Pulitzer Prize-winning author—a freshly observed, funny, joyful, brilliantly perceptive journey deep into one family's foibles, from the 1950s up to our pandemic present. The Garretts take their first and last f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 975 reviews

Moods

reflective 86%
emotional 61%
lighthearted 21%
sad 21%
funny 15%
hopeful 14%
relaxing 13%
inspiring 4%
challenging 2%
dark 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 35%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 89% | A mix: 6% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.74

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