Heartburn by Nora Ephron

Heartburn

Nora Ephron with Meryl Streep (Narrator)

fiction contemporary emotional funny fast-paced

5 hours, 30 minutes | first published 1983

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Is it possible to write a sidesplitting novel about the breakup of the perfect marriage? If the writer is Nora Ephron, the answer is a resounding yes. For in this inspired confection of adultery, revenge, group therapy, and pot roast, the creator ...
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Summary of 4265 reviews

Moods

funny 89%
emotional 55%
lighthearted 48%
reflective 39%
sad 18%
hopeful 15%
dark 4%
relaxing 4%
inspiring 3%
challenging 2%
adventurous 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 35%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 89% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.51

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