The Cactus by Sarah Haywood

The Cactus

Sarah Haywood

364 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance emotional funny lighthearted slow-paced

Description

Susan Green is like a cactus: you can't get too close. She likes things perfectly ordered and predictable. No surprises. But suddenly confronted with the loss of her mother and the unexpected news that she is about to become a mother herself, Susa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,185 reviews

Moods

emotional 53%
lighthearted 53%
funny 50%
hopeful 31%
reflective 26%
sad 10%
challenging 8%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 4%
dark 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 41%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

No: 38% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.38

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