The Answers by Catherine Lacey

The Answers

Catherine Lacey

9 hours, 41 minutes • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

In Catherine Lacey's ambitious second novel we are introduced to Mary, a young woman living in New York City struggling with a body that has betrayed her. All but paralyzed with pain, Mary seeks relief from a New Age-y treatment called Pneuma Adap...

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Community Reviews Summary of 683 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
dark 62%
emotional 51%
challenging 48%
mysterious 40%
sad 24%
tense 18%
funny 16%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 40%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 44% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.26

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