Standard Deviation by Katherine Heiny

Standard Deviation

Katherine Heiny

336 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary funny reflective slow-paced

Description

*A Skimm Reads Pick*Washington Post 50 Notable Works of Fiction 2017Kirkus Best Debut Novels 2017Kirkus Best Fictional Families 2017Minnesota Public Radio Best of 2017 An uproarious novel (Both heart-piercing and, crucially, very funny. --Louise E...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,316 reviews

Moods

funny 79%
reflective 55%
lighthearted 46%
emotional 33%
hopeful 17%
relaxing 9%
sad 8%
inspiring 3%
challenging 2%
dark 2%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 29%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 89% | A mix: 7% | N/A: 1% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 26%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.53

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