Today Will Be Different by Maria Semple

Today Will Be Different

Maria Semple

259 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary funny fast-paced

Description

A genius novel from the author of Where'd You Go, Bernadette, about a day in the life of Eleanor Flood, forced to abandon her small ambitions when she awakes to a strange, new future unfolding. Eleanor knows she's a mess. But today, she will tackl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,098 reviews

Moods

funny 71%
lighthearted 52%
emotional 39%
hopeful 21%
reflective 21%
mysterious 14%
adventurous 7%
dark 5%
sad 5%
inspiring 4%
challenging 3%
relaxing 3%
tense 2%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 44%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%

Average rating

3.1

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