Amy and Isabelle by Elizabeth Strout

Amy and Isabelle

Elizabeth Strout

403 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

“A novel of shining integrity and humor, about the bravery and hard choices of what is called ordinary life.”—Alice Munro Pulitzer Prize winning author Elizabeth Strout’s bestselling and award winning debut, Amy and Isabelle—adapted for television...

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Community Reviews Summary of 848 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
reflective 75%
sad 48%
dark 27%
hopeful 24%
tense 21%
challenging 16%
inspiring 8%
funny 5%
mysterious 5%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 45%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | A mix: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.77

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