The Life of the Mind by Christine Smallwood

The Life of the Mind

Christine Smallwood

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fiction contemporary literary dark reflective slow-paced

missing page info | first published 2021

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A disaffected adjunct's life is disrupted by a miscarriage, forcing her to reckon with her body, work, relationships, and sense of self As an adjunct professor of English with no hope of finding a permanent position, Dorothy feels like a janitor i...
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Summary of 324 reviews

Moods

reflective 88%
dark 48%
emotional 36%
funny 35%
sad 30%
challenging 14%
tense 10%
informative 5%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 39%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 93% | A mix: 2% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 1% | Yes: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.46

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