Seating Arrangements by Maggie Shipstead

Seating Arrangements

Maggie Shipstead

432 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective slow-paced

Description

The Van Meters have gathered at their family retreat on the New England island of Waskeke to celebrate the marriage of daughter Daphne to an impeccably appropriate young man. The weekend is full of lobster and champagne, salt air and practiced bon...

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Moods

reflective 60%
emotional 49%
funny 43%
lighthearted 28%
tense 13%
dark 9%
sad 7%
mysterious 5%
challenging 3%
adventurous 1%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 43%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 27%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 89% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 97% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.05

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