2 A.M. at The Cat's Pajamas by Marie-Helene Bertino

2 A.M. at The Cat's Pajamas

Marie-Helene Bertino

272 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Description

A sparkling, enchanting and staggeringly original debut novel about one day in the lives of three unforgettable characters Madeleine Altimari is a smart-mouthed, precocious nine-year-old and an aspiring jazz singer. As she mourns the recent death ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 810 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
funny 65%
lighthearted 60%
adventurous 35%
hopeful 35%
reflective 30%
sad 30%
mysterious 20%
inspiring 10%
dark 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 21%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.47

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