The Dud Avocado by Elaine Dundy

The Dud Avocado

Elaine Dundy

282 pages • first pub 1958 (editions) user-added

fiction classics funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Description

A smart, funny classic about a young and beautiful American woman who moves to Paris determined to live life to the fullest. The Dud Avocado follows the romantic and comedic adventures of a young American who heads overseas to conquer Paris in the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,172 reviews

Moods

funny 86%
lighthearted 75%
adventurous 49%
reflective 22%
hopeful 12%
emotional 11%
relaxing 8%
mysterious 6%
dark 5%
inspiring 4%
tense 2%
challenging 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 27%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.73

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