Us by David Nicholls

400 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance reflective slow-paced

Description

Douglas Petersen may be mild-mannered, but behind his reserve lies a sense of humor that, against all odds, seduces beautiful Connie into a second date and eventually into marriage. Now, almost three decades after their relationship first blossome...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,908 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
reflective 75%
funny 55%
sad 39%
hopeful 38%
adventurous 31%
lighthearted 25%
relaxing 10%
inspiring 8%
informative 5%
challenging 3%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 25%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.63

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