A Very Typical Family by Sierra Godfrey

A Very Typical Family

Sierra Godfrey

326 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

Description

For fans of Emma Straub and Jennifer Weiner, comes a heartfelt, darkly funny novel about learning to love (and forgive) your family...even when they accidentally put you behind bars.All families are messy. Some are disasters.Natalie Walker is the ...

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Moods

emotional 79%
hopeful 51%
reflective 46%
funny 22%
sad 20%
lighthearted 17%
mysterious 16%
tense 14%
inspiring 12%
adventurous 10%
challenging 10%
dark 10%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 18%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 49% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.5

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