Girls of a Certain Age by Maria Adelmann

Girls of a Certain Age

Maria Adelmann

fiction short stories reflective medium-paced

240 pages | first published 2021

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A darkly playful, subversive, "dazzling"* debut story collection exploring the many impossible choices that accompany 21st century femaleness. (*Alexis Schaitkin) What is the right way to handle an abusive partner? An unexpected pregnancy? A toxic...
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Summary of 230 reviews

Moods

reflective 82%
emotional 59%
dark 35%
sad 27%
funny 22%
challenging 12%
hopeful 11%
lighthearted 11%
inspiring 9%
adventurous 6%
mysterious 4%
tense 4%
informative 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 30%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 34% | N/A: 29% | No: 25% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 29% | No: 20% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 6% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.55

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