The Obituary Writer by Ann Hood

The Obituary Writer

Ann Hood

304 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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On the day John F. Kennedy is inaugurated, Claire, a young wife and mother obsessed with the glamor of Jackie, struggles over the decision of whether to stay in a loveless but secure marriage or to follow the man she loves and whose baby she may b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 614 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
sad 64%
reflective 50%
mysterious 42%
hopeful 35%
adventurous 14%
inspiring 14%
tense 14%
funny 7%

Pace

medium 71%
fast 21%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 25% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 36% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.56

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