Seating Arrangements by Maggie Shipstead

Seating Arrangements

Maggie Shipstead

302 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective slow-paced

Description

Maggie Shipstead’s irresistible social satire, set on an exclusive New England island over a wedding weekend in June, provides a deliciously biting glimpse into the lives of the well-bred and ill-behaved.Winn Van Meter is heading for his family’s ...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 1,207 reviews

Moods

reflective 61%
funny 52%
emotional 50%
lighthearted 31%
tense 15%
dark 11%
mysterious 6%
sad 6%
challenging 4%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 40%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 97% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.05

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...