208 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781471153808
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner UK
Publication date: 12 January 2016
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,099 reviews
Moods
dark 48%
lighthearted 41%
reflective 21%
emotional 9%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 6%
adventurous 5%
tense 5%
challenging 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 24%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 30% | N/A: 12% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
No: 41% | N/A: 33% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 35% | No: 35% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 19% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Suicide, Animal cruelty, Animal deathMinor
Rape208 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781471153808
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner UK
Publication date: 12 January 2016
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,099 reviews
Moods
dark 48%
lighthearted 41%
reflective 21%
emotional 9%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 6%
adventurous 5%
tense 5%
challenging 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 24%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 30% | N/A: 12% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
No: 41% | N/A: 33% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 35% | No: 35% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 19% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Suicide, Animal cruelty, Animal deathMinor
Rape