The Next Always by Nora Roberts

322 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance lighthearted slow-paced

Description

"America's favorite writer" (The New Yorker) begins a trilogy inspired by the inn she owns and the town she loves. The historic hotel in BoonsBoro, Maryland, has endured war and peace, changing hands, even rumored hauntings. Now it's getting a maj...

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Moods

lighthearted 80%
emotional 55%
hopeful 47%
relaxing 38%
funny 33%
mysterious 19%
reflective 16%
tense 16%
inspiring 13%
adventurous 5%
sad 5%
dark 2%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 23%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.85

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