The Answers by Catherine Lacey

The Answers

Catherine Lacey

304 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Named to Most Anticipated and Must Read lists by Huffington Post, W, Nylon, Elle, Buzzfeed and Chicago Reader Written by one of Granta's Best Young American Novelists, Catherine Lacey's The Answers is a novel of intellect and amplitude that dee...

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Community Reviews Summary of 683 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
dark 62%
emotional 51%
challenging 48%
mysterious 40%
sad 24%
tense 18%
funny 16%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 40%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 44% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.26

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