French Braid by Anne Tyler

French Braid

Anne Tyler

256 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

A stand-out new family novel from the critically acclaimed, Booker-prize shortlisted author of A Spool of Blue Thread The major new novel from the beloved prize-winning author -- a brilliantly perceptive, painfully true and funny journey deep int...

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Moods

reflective 85%
emotional 60%
lighthearted 22%
sad 22%
hopeful 15%
funny 14%
relaxing 14%
inspiring 4%
challenging 2%
dark 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 35%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 89% | A mix: 6% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 36% | No: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.72

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