Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey

Really Good, Actually

Monica Heisey

376 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

Description

A hilarious and painfully relatable debut novel about one woman’s messy search for joy and meaning in the wake of an unexpected breakup, from comedian, essayist, and award-winning screenwriter Monica HeiseyMaggie is fine. She’s doing really good, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,371 reviews

Moods

funny 78%
emotional 76%
reflective 51%
hopeful 31%
sad 31%
lighthearted 27%
challenging 10%
dark 9%
inspiring 8%
tense 4%
relaxing 2%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 24%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 91% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 31% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 43% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%

Average rating

3.42

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