Sam by Allegra Goodman

316 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
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What happens to a girl’s sense of joy and belonging – to her belief in herself – as she becomes a woman? This unforgettable portrait of coming-of-age offers subtle yet powerful reflections on class, parenthood, addiction, lust, and the irrepressib...

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Community Reviews

3.86
based on 1,412 reviews

Moods

emotional: 82%

reflective: 72%

hopeful: 47%

sad: 41%

inspiring: 25%

adventurous: 16%

challenging: 14%

dark: 13%

tense: 10%

funny: 4%

lighthearted: 2%

relaxing: 2%


Pace

22% of readers chose fast
61% of readers chose medium
15% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

8% of readers chose A mix
90% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

91% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

67% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

14% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
74% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

78% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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