The Art of Mending by Elizabeth Berg

The Art of Mending

Elizabeth Berg

228 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

NATIONAL BESTSELLER - Revelations about a seemingly ordinary mother force her adult children to reexamine their lives in this "absorbing novel about family secrets" (The Dallas Morning News). Laura Bartone anticipates her annual family reunion in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 351 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
sad 100%
reflective 80%
challenging 40%
hopeful 40%
tense 40%
dark 20%
inspiring 20%
lighthearted 20%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 40%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.41

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