An Object Of Beauty by Steve Martin

An Object Of Beauty

Steve Martin

295 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction literary funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Lacey Yeager is beautiful, captivating, and ambitious enough to take the NYC art world by storm. She begins her career at Sotheby's, amidst the winks and nods of the fabulously wealthy. But hungry for more - and pursued by a whiff of scandal - Lac...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,576 reviews

Moods

informative 48%
reflective 48%
lighthearted 41%
funny 29%
adventurous 12%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 9%
emotional 6%
dark 3%
hopeful 3%
sad 3%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 36%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 14% | N/A: 7% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 43% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.37

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