Why Did I Ever by Mary Robison

Why Did I Ever

Mary Robison

fiction contemporary challenging funny reflective slow-paced

224 pages | first published 2001

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"Tense, moving, and hilarious . . . A] dark jewel of a novel." --Francine Prose, O, The Oprah Magazine Three husbands have left her. I.R.S. agents are whamming on her door. And her beloved cat has gone missing. She's back and forth between Melanie...
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Summary of 138 reviews

Moods

funny 83%
challenging 66%
emotional 50%
reflective 50%
dark 33%
sad 33%
adventurous 16%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 37%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.63

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