French Braid by Anne Tyler

French Braid

Anne Tyler

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective medium-paced

240 pages | first published 2022

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A major new novel from the beloved Pulitzer Prize-winning author—a freshly observed, funny, joyful, brilliantly perceptive journey deep into one family's foibles, from the 1950s up to our pandemic present. The Garretts take their first and last f...
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Summary of 865 reviews

Moods

reflective 86%
emotional 60%
lighthearted 22%
sad 21%
funny 15%
hopeful 15%
relaxing 13%
inspiring 5%
challenging 2%
adventurous 1%
dark 1%
mysterious 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 35%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 6% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.75

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