The Best Kind of People by Zoe Whittall

The Best Kind of People

Zoe Whittall

424 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective slow-paced

Description

A finalist for the Scotiabank Giller Prize and a national bestseller, Zoe Whittall’s The Best Kind of People is a stunning tour de force about the unravelling of an all-American family. George Woodbury, an affable teacher and beloved husband an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,425 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
dark 58%
reflective 52%
sad 45%
challenging 36%
tense 36%
mysterious 17%
informative 5%
funny 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 16%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 41% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 34% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.49

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