The Break by Marian Keyes

The Break

Marian Keyes

576 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance lighthearted slow-paced

Description

'Myself and Hugh . . . We're taking a break.''A city-with-fancy-food sort of break?'If only.Amy's husband Hugh says he isn't leaving her.He still loves her, he's just taking a break - from their marriage, their children and, most of all, from thei...

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Moods

emotional 74%
lighthearted 59%
funny 54%
hopeful 40%
reflective 39%
sad 25%
challenging 8%
relaxing 8%
tense 5%
inspiring 3%
dark 2%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 37%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.78

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