Other People We Married by Emma Straub

Other People We Married

Emma Straub with Coleen Marlo (Narrator)

5 hours, 28 minutes first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction literary short stories emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

A rising literary star debuts with twelve wry, poignant stories of love, hope, and transformation. In 'Some People Must Really Fall In Love, ' an assistant professor takes halting steps into the awkward, adult world of office politics and blind da...

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Community Reviews Summary of 262 reviews

Moods

reflective 72%
emotional 61%
lighthearted 38%
funny 33%
hopeful 22%
challenging 11%
mysterious 11%
relaxing 11%
sad 11%
dark 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 31%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 33% | N/A: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 25% | No: 16% | Yes: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | No: 25% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.32

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