The Half Moon by Mary Beth Keane

The Half Moon

Mary Beth Keane with Norbert Leo Butz (Narrator), Rebecca Lowman (Narrator)

10 hours, 23 minutes • first pub 2023 (editions)

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Description

From the bestselling author of Ask Again, Yes, a masterful novel about a couple in a small town who must navigate the complexities of marriage, family, and longing.Malcolm Gephardt, handsome and gregarious longtime bartender at the Half Moon, has ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 333 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
reflective 57%
sad 47%
hopeful 34%
tense 17%
challenging 15%
mysterious 11%
dark 7%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 40%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 30% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.52

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