The View from Penthouse B by Elinor Lipman

The View from Penthouse B

Elinor Lipman

252 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional funny fast-paced

Description

Two sisters recover from widowhood, divorce, and Bernie Madoff as unexpected roommates in a Manhattan apartment Unexpectedly widowed Gwen-Laura Schmidt is still mourning her husband, Edwin, when her older sister Margot invites her to join forces a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 253 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 100%
funny 80%
hopeful 60%
emotional 40%
reflective 40%
inspiring 20%
sad 20%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

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3.57

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