Waiting to Exhale by Terry McMillan

Waiting to Exhale

Waiting To Exhale #1

Terry McMillan

432 pages first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction romance funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

The critically acclaimed novel about four women who learn how to carry on while leaning on each other from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of How Stella Got Her Groove Back and I Almost Forgot About You. When the men in their lives prove ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 608 reviews

Moods

funny 71%
emotional 60%
lighthearted 60%
hopeful 39%
reflective 35%
sad 14%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 10%
challenging 7%
tense 7%
adventurous 3%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 34%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.68

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