Other People We Married by Emma Straub

Other People We Married

Emma Straub

224 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction literary short stories emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

In this vibrant debut collection, Emma Straub creates characters as recognizable as a best friend, and follows them through moments of triumph and transformation with hilarity, vulnerability, and quietly dazzling insight.In “Some People Must Reall...

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Community Reviews Summary of 223 reviews

Moods

reflective 63%
emotional 54%
lighthearted 45%
funny 36%
hopeful 27%
challenging 9%
relaxing 9%
sad 9%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 33%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 42% | N/A: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 37% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | N/A: 12% | No: 12% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12%

Average rating

3.34

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