The Red Car by Marcy Dermansky

The Red Car

Marcy Dermansky

224 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Description

In her "dry, delightful fairy tale for grown-ups" (People), celebrated novelist Marcy Dermansky offers a biting exploration of a woman's search for self-realization and models of a life well lived. When Leah's former boss and mentor, Judy, dies in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 291 reviews

Moods

reflective 56%
adventurous 50%
funny 50%
dark 25%
lighthearted 25%
emotional 18%
sad 18%
hopeful 12%
mysterious 12%
challenging 6%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

fast 72%
medium 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 92% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 30%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.58

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