Commonwealth by Ann Patchett

Commonwealth

Ann Patchett

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Description

#1 New York Times BestsellerThe acclaimed, bestselling author—winner of the PEN/Faulkner Award and the Orange Prize—tells the enthralling story of how an unexpected romantic encounter irrevocably changes two families’ lives.One Sunday afternoon in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,188 reviews

Moods

reflective 81%
emotional 77%
sad 46%
hopeful 12%
challenging 10%
dark 9%
funny 8%
tense 7%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 5%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 2%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 42%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 35% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.87

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