Someone by Alice McDermott

Someone

Alice McDermott

232 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

An ordinary life – its sharp pains and unexpected joys, its bursts of clarity and moments of confusion – lived by an ordinary, but unforgettable woman: this is the subject of Someone, Alice McDermott's extraordinary New York Times bestselling nove...

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Community Reviews Summary of 561 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
emotional 62%
sad 25%
dark 12%
hopeful 12%
challenging 6%
funny 6%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 6%
tense 6%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.69

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