Tomorrow Will Be Better: A Novel by Betty Smith

Tomorrow Will Be Better: A Novel

Betty Smith

336 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)

fiction classics historical young adult emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Before long, she meets Frankie Malone, a poor Brooklynite like herself, and the two fall headlong into courtship and marriage. Despite differences between her and Frankie, and some difficulties in her relationship with her parents, Margie still ho...

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Community Reviews Summary of 207 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
reflective 80%
sad 78%
hopeful 38%
tense 19%
inspiring 16%
dark 14%
funny 9%
challenging 4%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 73%
slow 18%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.86

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