The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler

The Amateur Marriage

Anne Tyler

342 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

From the inimitable Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Breathing Lessons comes a rich and compelling novel--a New York Times bestseller--about a mismatched marriage, and its consequences spanning three generations.

Community Reviews Summary of 190 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
reflective 59%
sad 59%
challenging 18%
dark 13%
funny 13%
relaxing 13%
tense 13%
hopeful 9%
lighthearted 9%

Pace

slow 59%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 26%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 30% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.67

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