The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer

The Interestings

Meg Wolitzer

538 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

The Interestings explores the meaning of talent; the nature of envy; the roles of class, art, money, and power; and how all of it can shift and tilt precipitously over the course of a friendship and a life.The summer that Nixon resigns, six teenag...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,498 reviews

Moods

reflective 86%
emotional 80%
sad 21%
funny 20%
hopeful 14%
challenging 13%
lighthearted 10%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 8%
tense 6%
dark 4%
relaxing 4%
informative 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 39%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 31% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.62

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