Getting to Happy by Terry McMillan

432 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional slow-paced

Description

An exuberant return to the four unforgettable heroines of Waiting to Exhale--the novel that changed African American fiction forever.Terry McMillan's Waiting to Exhale was more than just a bestselling novel--its publication was a watershed moment ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 208 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
reflective 80%
funny 60%
hopeful 40%
inspiring 40%
lighthearted 40%
relaxing 20%

Pace

medium 80%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | N/A: 20%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.38

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