The Break by Marian Keyes

The Break

Marian Keyes

576 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance lighthearted slow-paced

Description

'Myself and Hugh . . . We're taking a break.''A city-with-fancy-food sort of break?'If only.Amy's husband Hugh says he isn't leaving her.He still loves her, he's just taking a break - from their marriage, their children and, most of all, from thei...

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Moods

emotional 74%
lighthearted 59%
funny 53%
reflective 42%
hopeful 40%
sad 26%
challenging 9%
relaxing 9%
tense 5%
dark 2%
inspiring 2%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 35%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.78

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