Ducks, Newburyport by Lucy Ellmann

Ducks, Newburyport

Lucy Ellmann

fiction contemporary literary challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

1030 pages | first published 2019

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Baking a multitude of tartes tatins for local restaurants, an Ohio housewife contemplates her four kids, husband, cats and chickens. Also, America's ignoble past, and her own regrets. She is surrounded by dead lakes, fake facts, Open Carry maniacs...
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Summary of 789 reviews

Moods

reflective 82%
challenging 81%
emotional 52%
funny 45%
sad 20%
dark 17%
tense 11%
adventurous 10%
hopeful 9%
relaxing 8%
informative 6%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 2%

Pace

slow 73%
medium 22%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 7% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 4%

Average rating

4.18

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