Standard Deviation by Katherine Heiny

Standard Deviation

Katherine Heiny

336 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary funny reflective slow-paced

Description

A rueful, funny examination of love, marriage, infidelity, and origami. Simultaneously hilarious and heartbreaking, this sensational debut will appeal to fans of David Nicholls, Nick Hornby, Nora Ephron and Lorrie MooreGraham Cavanaugh’s second wi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,337 reviews

Moods

funny 80%
reflective 56%
lighthearted 46%
emotional 33%
hopeful 16%
relaxing 10%
sad 8%
inspiring 3%
challenging 2%
dark 2%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 29%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | A mix: 7% | N/A: 1% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.54

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