Better Luck Next Time by Julia Claiborne Johnson

Better Luck Next Time

Julia Claiborne Johnson

288 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional funny medium-paced

Description

"Do you want to read something funny?  Let’s say, a novel set at a divorce ranch in Reno in the 1930s?  A book with memorably eccentric characters, sparkling dialogue, a satisfying plot twist, and some romance and sex?  A feel-good literary comedy...

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Community Reviews Summary of 531 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 69%
funny 67%
emotional 45%
reflective 37%
adventurous 24%
hopeful 20%
sad 18%
informative 6%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%
challenging 2%
inspiring 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 22%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.53

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