The Answers by Catherine Lacey

The Answers

Catherine Lacey

9 hours, 42 minutes • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

In Catherine Lacey's ambitious second novel we are introduced to Mary, a young woman living in New York City struggling with a body that has betrayed her. All but paralyzed with pain, Mary seeks relief from a New Age-y treatment called Pneuma Adap...

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Community Reviews Summary of 706 reviews

Moods

reflective 76%
dark 63%
emotional 52%
challenging 50%
mysterious 42%
sad 23%
tense 21%
funny 15%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 40%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.27

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