Better Luck Next Time by Julia Claiborne Johnson

Better Luck Next Time

Julia Claiborne Johnson

fiction historical literary emotional funny medium-paced

288 pages | first published 2021

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It's 1938 and women seeking a quick, no-questions split from their husbands head to the "divorce capital of the world," Reno, Nevada. There's one catch: they have to wait six-weeks to become "residents." Many of these wealthy, soon-to-be divorcees...
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Summary of 425 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 69%
funny 67%
emotional 44%
reflective 36%
adventurous 25%
hopeful 20%
sad 18%
informative 4%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 3%
challenging 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 23%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.54

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