Day by Michael Cunningham

269 pages first pub 2023 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary literary dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

As the world changes around them, a family weathers the storms of growing up, growing older, falling in and out of love, losing the things that are most precious—and learning to go on—from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Hours. April 5, 2...

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Community Reviews Summary of 44 reviews

Moods

reflective 96%
emotional 73%
sad 61%
dark 26%
hopeful 23%
funny 19%
mysterious 19%
tense 19%
challenging 11%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%
adventurous 3%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 33%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | A mix: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 26%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.96

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