Commonwealth by Ann Patchett

Commonwealth

Ann Patchett

336 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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#1 New York Times BestsellerThe acclaimed, bestselling author—winner of the PEN/Faulkner Award and the Orange Prize—tells the enthralling story of how an unexpected romantic encounter irrevocably changes two families’ lives.One Sunday afternoon in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 13,780 reviews

Moods

reflective 84%
emotional 78%
sad 43%
hopeful 14%
challenging 12%
funny 10%
dark 9%
tense 6%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 4%
adventurous 2%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 38%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 40% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.86

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