Seating Arrangements by Maggie Shipstead

Seating Arrangements

Maggie Shipstead with Arthur Morey (Narrator)

12 hours, 8 minutes • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective slow-paced

Description

Maggie Shipstead’s irresistible social satire, set on an exclusive New England island over a wedding weekend in June, provides a deliciously biting glimpse into the lives of the well-bred and ill-behaved.Winn Van Meter is heading for his family’s ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,271 reviews

Moods

reflective 60%
emotional 49%
funny 43%
lighthearted 28%
tense 13%
dark 9%
sad 7%
mysterious 5%
challenging 3%
adventurous 1%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 43%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 27%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 89% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 97% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.05

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