The Answers by Catherine Lacey

The Answers

Catherine Lacey

291 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Mary is out of options. Estranged from her family, plagued by debt and beset by chronic pain, she signs up for ‘The Girlfriend Experiment’ – a mysterious project masterminded by a famous Hollywood actor, who, frustrated by his romantic and creativ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 834 reviews

Moods

reflective 73%
dark 53%
emotional 53%
challenging 50%
mysterious 47%
sad 23%
tense 22%
funny 12%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 35%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 34% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.3

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