A Friend of the Family by Lisa Jewell

A Friend of the Family

Lisa Jewell

426 pages first pub 2003 (editions) user-added

fiction romance emotional slow-paced

Description

Brothers Tony, Sean, and Ned had the perfect upbringing, but now that they are grown up, real life is starting to get in the way. Tony’s dealing with divorce and a weight problem.  Novelist Sean is up against a serious case of writer’s block and a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 242 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 62%
emotional 56%
reflective 43%
hopeful 31%
funny 25%
inspiring 18%
mysterious 18%
relaxing 12%
adventurous 6%
sad 6%
tense 6%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 44%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 93% | A mix: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | No: 35%

Loveable characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 93% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.4

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