The Family Man by Elinor Lipman

The Family Man

Elinor Lipman

320 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ funny lighthearted fast-paced
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A hysterical phone call from Henry Archer’s ex-wife and a familiar face in a photograph upend his well-ordered life and bring him back into contact with the child he adored, a short-term stepdaughter from a misbegotten marriage long ago. Henry ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 350 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 100%
funny 92%
hopeful 42%
emotional 21%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 23%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 71% | Character: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 42%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Average rating

3.47

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