463 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307454782
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Books USA
Publication date: 31 December 1961
Description
In the hopeful 1950s, Frank and April Wheeler appear to be a model couple: bright, beautiful, talented, with two young children and a starter home in the suburbs. Perhaps they married too young and started a family too early. Maybe Frank's job is ...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,278 reviews
Moods
sad 66%
reflective 58%
dark 53%
tense 40%
challenging 25%
funny 2%
mysterious 2%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 93% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 99%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Suicide, Toxic relationshipModerate
Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalizationMinor
Infidelity463 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307454782
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Books USA
Publication date: 31 December 1961
Description
In the hopeful 1950s, Frank and April Wheeler appear to be a model couple: bright, beautiful, talented, with two young children and a starter home in the suburbs. Perhaps they married too young and started a family too early. Maybe Frank's job is ...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,278 reviews
Moods
sad 66%
reflective 58%
dark 53%
tense 40%
challenging 25%
funny 2%
mysterious 2%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 93% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 99%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Suicide, Toxic relationshipModerate
Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalizationMinor
Infidelity