The Understudy by David Nicholls

The Understudy

David Nicholls

406 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Recently divorced actor Stephen C. McQueen (no relation, unfortunately) seems to have a knack for bad luck. But a failed marriage, a stalled career, a judgmental ex-wife, a distant daughter, a horrid little studio apartment in the far reaches of t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 645 reviews

Moods

funny 70%
lighthearted 62%
emotional 25%
reflective 16%
sad 16%
hopeful 8%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 4%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 29%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 91% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.2

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