Today Will Be Different by Maria Semple

Today Will Be Different

Maria Semple

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary funny fast-paced

Description

A brilliant novel and instant New York Times bestseller from the author of Where'd You Go, Bernadette, about a day in the life of Eleanor Flood, forced to abandon her small ambitions and awake to a strange, new future. Eleanor knows she's a mess....

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,495 reviews

Moods

funny 71%
lighthearted 54%
emotional 37%
hopeful 20%
reflective 20%
mysterious 14%
adventurous 9%
sad 6%
challenging 5%
dark 5%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 2%
tense 2%

Pace

fast 46%
medium 45%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 26%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 36% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

3.1

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