The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick

The Silver Linings Playbook

Matthew Quick

289 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional funny reflective medium-paced

Description

Meet Pat. Pat has a theory: his life is a movie produced by God. And his God-given mission is to become physically fit and emotionally literate, whereupon God will ensure a happy ending for him—the return of his estranged wife, Nikki. (It might no...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,199 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
hopeful 55%
reflective 49%
funny 48%
sad 34%
inspiring 24%
dark 22%
lighthearted 18%
challenging 11%
tense 9%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 24%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

3.85

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