335 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780670022694
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking Adult
Publication date: 26 July 2011
Description
A sophisticated and entertaining debut novel about an irresistible young woman with an uncommon sense of purpose. Set in New York City in 1938, Rules of Civility tells the story of a watershed year in the life of an uncompromising twenty-five-year...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,016 reviews
Moods
emotional 45%
hopeful 27%
funny 20%
relaxing 20%
adventurous 18%
lighthearted 17%
inspiring 15%
sad 14%
mysterious 8%
informative 5%
challenging 3%
dark 3%
tense 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 74% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Car accident, Toxic relationship, AlcoholModerate
Death, Drug use, InfidelityMinor
Suicide, Abortion, Cancer
335 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780670022694
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking Adult
Publication date: 26 July 2011
Description
A sophisticated and entertaining debut novel about an irresistible young woman with an uncommon sense of purpose. Set in New York City in 1938, Rules of Civility tells the story of a watershed year in the life of an uncompromising twenty-five-year...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,016 reviews
Moods
emotional 45%
hopeful 27%
funny 20%
relaxing 20%
adventurous 18%
lighthearted 17%
inspiring 15%
sad 14%
mysterious 8%
informative 5%
challenging 3%
dark 3%
tense 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 74% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Car accident, Toxic relationship, AlcoholModerate
Death, Drug use, InfidelityMinor
Suicide, Abortion, Cancer