Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

Tom Lake

Ann Patchett with Meryl Streep (Narrator)

11 hours, 22 minutes • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

In the spring of 2020, Lara’s three daughters return to the family's orchard in Northern Michigan. While picking cherries, they beg their mother to tell them the story of Peter Duke, a famous actor with whom she shared both a stage and a romance y...

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Community Reviews Summary of 388 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

4.43

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