How Not to Die Alone by Richard Roper

How Not to Die Alone

Richard Roper

321 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance emotional funny lighthearted slow-paced

Description

A darkly funny and life-affirming debut novel for readers of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine the story of one man who is offered a second chance at life and love when he develops an unexpected friendship--if he can expose the white lie he told...

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Moods

emotional 73%
hopeful 53%
funny 50%
reflective 44%
sad 34%
lighthearted 27%
dark 26%
inspiring 20%
challenging 9%
tense 6%
adventurous 3%
relaxing 3%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 32%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.63

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