Commonwealth by Ann Patchett

Commonwealth

Ann Patchett

336 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

The acclaimed, bestselling author—winner of the PEN/Faulkner Award and the Orange Prize—tells the enthralling story of how an unexpected romantic encounter irrevocably changes two families’ lives.One Sunday afternoon in Southern California, Bert C...

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Moods

reflective 82%
emotional 78%
sad 44%
hopeful 14%
challenging 10%
funny 10%
dark 9%
tense 7%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%
lighthearted 4%
adventurous 3%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 39%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 39% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.86

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