The Family Man by Elinor Lipman

The Family Man

Elinor Lipman

320 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

A hysterical phone call from Henry Archer’s ex-wife and a familiar face in a photograph upend his well-ordered life and bring him back into contact with the child he adored, a short-term stepdaughter from a misbegotten marriage long ago. Henry ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 260 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 100%
funny 87%
hopeful 37%
emotional 12%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 25%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.46

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