Something to Live For by Richard Roper

Something to Live For

Richard Roper

368 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance emotional funny lighthearted slow-paced

Description

A darkly funny and life-affirming debut novel for readers of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine the story of one man who is offered a second chance at life and love when he develops an unexpected friendship--if he can expose the white lie he told...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,227 reviews

Moods

emotional 73%
hopeful 56%
funny 50%
reflective 45%
sad 35%
lighthearted 31%
dark 23%
inspiring 20%
challenging 6%
tense 5%
relaxing 3%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 30%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%

Average rating

3.64

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