The Family Man by Elinor Lipman

The Family Man

Elinor Lipman

305 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

A hysterical phone call from Henry Archer's ex-wife and a familiar face in a photograph upend his well-ordered life and bring him back into contact with the child he adored, a short-term stepdaughter from a misbegotten marriage long ago. Henry is ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 291 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 100%
funny 90%
hopeful 40%
emotional 20%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 22%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.45

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