French Braid by Anne Tyler

French Braid

Anne Tyler with Kimberly Farr (Narrator)

9 hours • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

From the beloved best-selling, Pulitzer Prize–winning author—a funny, joyful, brilliantly perceptive journey deep into one Baltimore family’s foibles, from a boyfriend with a red Chevy in the 1950s up to a longed-for reunion with a grandchild in o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 967 reviews

Moods

reflective 86%
emotional 61%
lighthearted 21%
sad 21%
funny 15%
hopeful 15%
relaxing 13%
inspiring 5%
challenging 2%
dark 1%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 34%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 6% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.74

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