Standard Deviation by Katherine Heiny

Standard Deviation

Katherine Heiny

fiction contemporary funny reflective slow-paced

322 pages | first published 2017

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A rueful, funny examination of love, marriage, infidelity, and origami. Simultaneously hilarious and heartbreaking, this sensational debut will appeal to fans of David Nicholls, Nick Hornby, Nora Ephron and Lorrie MooreGraham Cavanaugh’s second wi...
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Summary of 1052 reviews

Moods

funny 79%
reflective 56%
lighthearted 51%
emotional 33%
relaxing 13%
hopeful 10%
sad 8%
inspiring 4%
informative 2%
dark 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 37%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 91% | A mix: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 37% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 29%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 25% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.51

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