As Close to Us as Breathing by Elizabeth Poliner

As Close to Us as Breathing

Elizabeth Poliner

358 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

In 1948, a small stretch of the Woodmont, Connecticut shoreline, affectionately named "Bagel Beach," has long been a summer destination for Jewish families. Here sisters Ada, Vivie, and Bec assemble at their beloved family cottage, with children i...

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Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 75%
sad 50%
challenging 25%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
tense 25%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.39

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