Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

Tom Lake

Ann Patchett

352 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

In the spring of 2020, Lara’s three daughters return to the family's orchard in Northern Michigan. While picking cherries, they beg their mother to tell them the story of Peter Duke, a famous actor with whom she shared both a stage and a romance y...

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Community Reviews Summary of 357 reviews

Moods

reflective 92%
emotional 75%
hopeful 41%
relaxing 25%
funny 19%
lighthearted 19%
sad 18%
inspiring 16%
adventurous 5%
mysterious 3%
challenging 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 23%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 23%

Average rating

4.43

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