Today Will Be Different by Maria Semple

Today Will Be Different

Maria Semple

259 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary funny fast-paced

Description

Eleanor Flood knows she's a mess. But today will be different. Today she will shower and put on real clothes. She will attend her yoga class after dropping her son, Timby, off at school. She'll see an old friend for lunch. She won't swear. She wil...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,495 reviews

Moods

funny 71%
lighthearted 54%
emotional 37%
hopeful 20%
reflective 20%
mysterious 14%
adventurous 9%
sad 6%
challenging 5%
dark 5%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 2%
tense 2%

Pace

fast 46%
medium 45%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 26%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 36% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

3.1

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