Maine by J. Courtney Sullivan

528 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

This breakout New York Times bestseller from the celebrated author of Commencement and The Engagements, introduces four unforgettable women and the abiding, often irrational love that keeps them coming back, every summer, to Maine and to each othe...

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Moods

reflective 82%
emotional 64%
funny 35%
sad 28%
hopeful 25%
lighthearted 17%
relaxing 17%
dark 14%
tense 14%
challenging 7%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%

Pace

slow 64%
medium 29%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 92% | A mix: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 34% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.3

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