The Good Life by Jay McInerney

354 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective slow-paced

Description

Luke McGavock, in the enviable position of having made more money than he can spend, has chosen to take a sabbatical in which he might recover the sense of purpose suddenly lacking in his life. But his wife is more than up to the task of spending ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 65 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
reflective 75%
sad 75%
dark 25%
lighthearted 25%
relaxing 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.34

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