The Red Car by Marcy Dermansky

The Red Car

Marcy Dermansky

224 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Description

In her “dry, delightful fairy tale for grown-ups” (People), celebrated novelist Marcy Dermansky offers a biting exploration of a woman’s search for self-realization and models of a life well lived. When Leah’s former boss and mentor, Judy, dies in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 246 reviews

Moods

adventurous 55%
funny 55%
reflective 55%
dark 33%
mysterious 22%
sad 22%
emotional 11%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 11%
relaxing 11%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.58

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