256 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241992210
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 19 October 2021
Description
Lucy Barton is a successful writer living in New York, navigating the second half of her life as a recent widow and parent to two adult daughters. A surprise encounter leads her to reconnect with William, her first husband - and longtime, on-again...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,074 reviews
Moods
emotional 74%
sad 27%
hopeful 20%
funny 15%
lighthearted 12%
relaxing 10%
inspiring 8%
challenging 3%
dark 3%
mysterious 3%
adventurous 2%
tense 1%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 89% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Grief, Infidelity, Child abuseModerate
Death of parent, Eating disorder, MiscarriageMinor
Fatphobia, Ableism, Sexual assault256 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241992210
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 19 October 2021
Description
Lucy Barton is a successful writer living in New York, navigating the second half of her life as a recent widow and parent to two adult daughters. A surprise encounter leads her to reconnect with William, her first husband - and longtime, on-again...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,074 reviews
Moods
emotional 74%
sad 27%
hopeful 20%
funny 15%
lighthearted 12%
relaxing 10%
inspiring 8%
challenging 3%
dark 3%
mysterious 3%
adventurous 2%
tense 1%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 89% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Grief, Infidelity, Child abuseModerate
Death of parent, Eating disorder, MiscarriageMinor
Fatphobia, Ableism, Sexual assault