A Friend of the Family by Lisa Jewell

A Friend of the Family

Lisa Jewell

426 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction romance emotional slow-paced

Description

Brothers Tony, Sean, and Ned had the perfect upbringing, but now that they are grown up, real life is starting to get in the way. Tony’s dealing with divorce and a weight problem.  Novelist Sean is up against a serious case of writer’s block and a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 197 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 66%
emotional 44%
reflective 33%
funny 22%
mysterious 22%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%
relaxing 11%
sad 11%
tense 11%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 44%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | No: 42%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 37% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.4

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