Admission by Jean Hanff Korelitz

452 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional funny reflective slow-paced

Description

"Admissions. Admission. Aren't there two sides to the word? And two opposing sides...It's what we let in, but it's also what we let out." For years, 38-year-old Portia Nathan has avoided the past, hiding behind her busy (and sometimes punishing) ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 560 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
reflective 60%
informative 50%
funny 40%
hopeful 40%
mysterious 20%
sad 20%
dark 10%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 10%
tense 10%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 41%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.32

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