First Frost by Sarah Addison Allen

296 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism lighthearted fast-paced

Description

From the New York Times bestselling author of Garden Spells comes a story of the Waverley family, in a novel as sparkling as the first dusting of frost on new-fallen leaves... It's October in Bascom, North Carolina, and autumn will not go quietly....

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Moods

lighthearted 84%
hopeful 53%
emotional 44%
mysterious 39%
reflective 28%
relaxing 25%
inspiring 17%
funny 13%
adventurous 4%
tense 2%
challenging 1%
informative 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 26%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.91

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