The Nest by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney

The Nest

Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney

353 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Description

Every family has its problems. But even among the most troubled, the Plumb family stands out as spectacularly dysfunctional. Years of simmering tensions finally reach a breaking point on an unseasonably cold afternoon in New York City as Melody, B...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,992 reviews

Moods

emotional 53%
reflective 49%
lighthearted 31%
funny 28%
hopeful 21%
tense 13%
sad 9%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 7%
challenging 6%
dark 4%
mysterious 4%
adventurous 2%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 27%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 35% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.36

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