American Housewife by Helen Ellis

American Housewife

Helen Ellis

fiction short stories funny reflective fast-paced

208 pages | first published 2016

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A sharp, funny, delightfully unhinged collection of stories set in the dark world of domesticity, "American Housewife "features murderous ladies who lunch, celebrity treasure hunters, and the best bra fitter south of the Mason Dixon line. Meet the...
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Summary of 1721 reviews

Moods

funny 96%
dark 47%
lighthearted 43%
reflective 20%
adventurous 5%
emotional 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%
challenging 3%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 67%
medium 20%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 33% | N/A: 15% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | N/A: 34% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 35% | No: 32% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | N/A: 22% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.55

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