Tom Lake: A Novel by Ann Patchett
Tom Lake: A Novel
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Ann Patchett
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Tom Lake: A Novel

Ann Patchett

320 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective medium-paced

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In this beautiful and moving novel about family, love, and growing up, Ann Patchett once again proves herself one of America's finest writers."Patchett leads us to a truth that feels like life rather than literature." --The GuardianIn the spring o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 385 reviews

Moods

reflective 93%
emotional 75%
hopeful 40%
relaxing 24%
funny 20%
lighthearted 20%
sad 18%
inspiring 16%
adventurous 5%
mysterious 3%
challenging 2%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 22%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

4.42

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