Postcards From The Edge by Carrie Fisher

Postcards From The Edge

Suzanne Vale #1

Carrie Fisher

223 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional funny sad fast-paced

Description

Written in a montage form using diary extracts, memory flashbacks and narrative, this is a novel about stardom and drugs, while looking at some of the dangers and delights of our age - career, money, sex and insecurity. The author is also an actre...

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Moods

funny 85%
emotional 48%
reflective 42%
dark 38%
lighthearted 19%
challenging 15%
hopeful 14%
sad 14%
tense 6%
informative 4%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 43%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 93% | A mix: 4% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%

Average rating

3.59

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