352 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374380953
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
Publication date: 16 February 2021
Description
Marisa Reichardt's A Shot at Normal is a powerful and timely novel about justice, agency, family, and taking your shot, even when it seems impossible. Dr. Villapando told me to get a good attorney. He wasn't serious. But I am. I'm going to sue my ...
Community Reviews Summary of 120 reviews
Moods
hopeful 45%
informative 45%
reflective 35%
inspiring 30%
challenging 20%
funny 20%
tense 20%
lighthearted 15%
sad 10%
adventurous 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 41% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 29%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Child death, Medical contentMinor
Miscarriage
352 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374380953
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
Publication date: 16 February 2021
Description
Marisa Reichardt's A Shot at Normal is a powerful and timely novel about justice, agency, family, and taking your shot, even when it seems impossible. Dr. Villapando told me to get a good attorney. He wasn't serious. But I am. I'm going to sue my ...
Community Reviews Summary of 120 reviews
Moods
hopeful 45%
informative 45%
reflective 35%
inspiring 30%
challenging 20%
funny 20%
tense 20%
lighthearted 15%
sad 10%
adventurous 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 41% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 29%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Child death, Medical contentMinor
Miscarriage