The Impossible Lives of Greta Wells by Andrew Sean Greer

The Impossible Lives of Greta Wells

Andrew Sean Greer

304 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical reflective slow-paced

Description

1985. After the death of her beloved twin brother, Felix, and the break up with her long-time lover, Nathan, Greta Wells embarks on a radical psychiatric treatment to alleviate her suffocating depression. But the treatment has unexpected effects, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 801 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
reflective 66%
mysterious 50%
sad 50%
adventurous 27%
hopeful 22%
tense 16%
dark 11%
lighthearted 11%
challenging 5%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 38%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 30% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.46

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