The Answers by Catherine Lacey

The Answers

Catherine Lacey

missing duration info Add in missing duration information • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Paralyzed with pain and broke, Mary scours Craigslist for fast-cash jobs and finds the Girlfriend Experiment, the brainchild of an eccentric and narcissistic actor determined to find the perfect relationship-even if it means paying women to fill d...

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Community Reviews Summary of 721 reviews

Moods

reflective 76%
dark 58%
emotional 53%
challenging 51%
mysterious 41%
sad 25%
tense 20%
funny 13%
adventurous 4%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 40%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 40% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.27

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