A Quiet Life by Ethan Joella

A Quiet Life

Ethan Joella

304 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Chuck Ayers can’t decide if he should make the trip to Hilton Head this winter without his wife, Cat. Cat died in the spring, and though he cannot bear another moment of being alone in their home, the thought of making the familiar journey without...

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Community Reviews Summary of 469 reviews

Moods

emotional 94%
hopeful 78%
reflective 73%
sad 62%
inspiring 38%
challenging 9%
dark 5%
funny 5%
tense 5%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 21%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 35% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.3

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