The Poet's House by Jean Thompson

The Poet's House

Jean Thompson

320 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction literary lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

Description

Carla is in her twenties, working for a landscaper, lacking confidence, still unsure what direction her life will take. Viridian is a lauded and lovely aging poet whose reputation has been defined by her infamous affair with a famous male poet, M...

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Community Reviews Summary of 34 reviews

Moods

hopeful 62%
emotional 50%
reflective 50%
funny 37%
sad 37%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 25%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 12%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 20%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.55

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