fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced

352 pages | first published 2019

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This "soul stirring" novel by the New York Times bestselling author of Room (O Magazine) is one of the New York Post's best books of the year.Noah Selvaggio is a retired chemistry professor and widower living on the Upper West Side, but born in th...
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Summary of 733 reviews

Moods

reflective 70%
emotional 62%
hopeful 62%
funny 34%
inspiring 32%
informative 21%
adventurous 18%
lighthearted 14%
sad 11%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 6%
challenging 3%
dark 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 49%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 39%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.58

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